II.Voices
Pipo & Elo Lyrics

Love, just don't stare
He used to warn me not to stare at love, but to experience it.

Every Sunday morning
This is a recurring event.

The spider in the window
The singer is observing the spider in the window, perhaps reflecting on its trapped state.

The angel in the pool
The artist sees an angel watching over them while they bathe in the pool.

The old man takes the poison
The old man is committing suicide by taking poison, indicating despair and hopelessness.

Now the widow makes the rules
After the old man's death, the widow takes control and sets the rules.

So speak, I'm right here
She wants him to communicate with her because she's willing to hear him out.

Not a word, not a word
He remains silent despite her invitation to speak because he has nothing to say.

Judas on the ceiling
A reference to the biblical figure Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus. This could represent betrayal or disloyalty in the artist's life.

The devil in my bed
The devil represents temptation and desire. The artist could be dealing with inner conflict or facing a difficult decision.

I guess Easter's never coming
This line could represent a loss of faith or hope in something that was expected to happen.

So I'll just wait inside my head
The artist is isolating themselves and retreating into their thoughts to cope with their emotions.

Like a scream but sort of silent
The singer is expressing themselves strongly, but in a way that is not audible or visible to others.

Living off my nightmares
The singer is consumed by their fears and anxieties, which are impacting their daily life.

Voices repeating me
The singer is plagued by voices in their head that are repeating their own thoughts and fears.

"Feeling threatened? We reflect your hopes and fears."
The voices are taunting the artist with their own insecurities and vulnerabilities.

Voices discussing me
The voices in the artist's head are apparently discussing them and the thoughts that they have.

"Others steal your thoughts They're not confined within your mind."
The singer feels like other people are influencing their thoughts and ideas.

Thought disorder
The singer is struggling to maintain a coherent pattern of thought and is experiencing disordered thinking.

Dream control
The artist feels like their dreams are somehow controlling their actions and thoughts in the waking world.

Now they read my mind on the radio
The artist feels like they are being monitored and surveilled, perhaps by the media or some other external force.

But where was the Garden of Eden?
A rhetorical question that suggests a search for meaning and understanding in one's life.

I feel elated
The singer is describing a feeling of intense happiness and euphoria.

I feel depressed
The artist is describing a feeling of sadness or hopelessness.

Sex is death, Death is sex Says it right here on my Crucifix
The singer is exploring themes of mortality and the relationship between sex and death.

Voices protecting me
The singer is feeling protected by the voices in their head, perhaps because they offer a sense of familiarity or comfort.

"Good behavior brings the Savior to his knees."
The singer is being admonished to behave well in order to gain redemption or salvation.

Voices rejecting me
The artist is being rejected by the voices in their head, which could indicate a sense of self-doubt or criticism.

"Others steal your thoughts They're not confined to your own mind."
The artist feels like others are infringing on their sense of self and identity.

"I don't wanna be here, 'Cause of my suffering, 'cause of my illness Only love is worth having Only love is what matters Loving every people on equal terms."
The singer is expressing their disillusionment with life due to their suffering and illness, but still emphasizing the importance of love and equality.

"You've got to know who you're dealin' with because, like a stranger, A-heh, just might come in through here with a gun... And then, what would you do? (Heh.)"
A warning to be cautious and aware of one's surroundings, as unexpected dangers could arise at any time.

"Everything is immaterial..." "'N' you know that reality is immaterial." "This is not reality..."
A philosophical exploration of what we perceive as reality and the role of the mind in shaping it.

I'm kneeling on the floor
The artist is in a position of submission or supplication.

Staring at the wall
The artist is fixated on something that is not important, perhaps as a means of distraction.

Like the spider in the window
A comparison to the spider from earlier in the song, suggesting that the singer feels trapped or isolated.

I wish that I could speak
The artist desires to express themselves or communicate their feelings, but feels unable to.

Is there fantasy in refuge?
The singer is questioning if there is a safe space or refuge where they can escape their problems and find solace.

God in politicians?
A scathing critique of politicians and the role of religion in politics.

Should I turn on my religion?
The singer is questioning their faith and considering abandoning their religion.

These demons in my head tell me to
The artist is being haunted by their inner demons, which could represent their fears, doubts or regrets.

Swear my skin is inside out
The artist is feeling exposed or vulnerable, as if their inner self is on display.

Seen my diary on the newsstand
The singer is feeling exposed, as if their private thoughts and feelings have been revealed to the public.

Seems we've lost the truth to quicksand
A commentary on the state of truth and honesty in society, which may be constantly shifting and unstable.

It's a shame no one is praying
A lament that people are not seeking solace or guidance from a higher power.

'Cause these voices in my head keep saying...
The artist is once again being tormented by the voices in their head.

"Reveal the word when you're supposed to"
The voices may be urging the artist to speak up and express themselves truthfully.

Withdrawn and introverted
The singer is feeling isolated and unsociable, with a tendency to retreat into themselves.

Infectiously perverted
The artist may be struggling with inner demons or impulses that are difficult to control, perhaps leading to self-destructive behavior.

"Being laughed at and confused Keeps us pleasantly amused enough to stay."
The singer is suggesting that they are entertained by their own misfortunes and confusion, perhaps to distract themselves from their inner turmoil.