The Yellow Ones
Pinback Lyrics


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I feel my head goin' down again
You disappear from the foreground
I'm unaware which way is down
A major repair is underway
Require a blanket of silence

There's some strange shape in the sky.
A bright light over the horizon.
It's changing direction now.
It's headed towards the village,
Better warn...
Hey! Above you!
Waves about to...
Verified on here. Terrified, aren't you?
Where am I?




Home Ahead. Fall over.
Vein empty.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pinback's song The Yellow Ones feature vivid imagery and mysterious allusions. The opening lines convey a sense of sinking and disorientation, as the singer's head drops and they lose their bearings. The lyrics suggest that "A major repair is underway," implying that the singer is in some sort of transitional or transformative phase. They seek solace in "a blanket of silence," indicating a need for stillness and contemplation amidst the chaos.


The latter half of the song takes a surreal turn, describing a UFO sighting and a sense of impending doom. The lines "Verified on here. Terrified, aren't you? Where am I?" suggest a sudden interruption or change in perspective, as if the singer has been transported to an unfamiliar world. The final lines are cryptic and enigmatic, with references to home, falling, and emptiness.


Overall, The Yellow Ones paints a vivid and unsettling portrait of a mind in flux, grappling with the unknown and seeking refuge in silence.


Line by Line Meaning

I feel my head goin' down again
I am experiencing yet another bout of depression


You disappear from the foreground
You, the person I care about, are no longer the main focus of my life


I'm unaware which way is down
I am lost and unsure of my direction in life


A major repair is underway
I am taking steps to fix my broken self


Require a blanket of silence
I need to be alone and quiet to work on myself


There's some strange shape in the sky.
Something unusual is happening around me


A bright light over the horizon.
There is a glimmer of hope on the horizon


It's changing direction now.
The situation is becoming unpredictable


It's headed towards the village,
The danger or trouble is approaching


Better warn...
I need to alert someone or take action


Hey! Above you!
Look up! Pay attention!


Waves about to...
An impending disaster


Verified on here. Terrified, aren't you?
Confirmation of the danger is scary, isn't it?


Where am I?
I am feeling lost or disoriented


Home ahead. Fall over.
I feel so exhausted that I just want to collapse, but I am close to my destination


Vein empty.
I feel emotionally drained




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