Olde Headboard
Rasputina Lyrics

What becomes a legend most?
What is it that makes something a legendary idea or concept?

I'll let you think about it,
I'll leave it up to you to decide what you think that legendary thing might be.

Space ghost coast-to-coast.
A reference to a television show about a talk show hosted by a cartoon ghost in space.

While I give thanks today
Expressing gratitude in the present moment.

For all the things I stole
Reflecting on the things that were taken without permission.

And all the things I gave away
Remembering the things that were given freely without expectation of return.

You make experiment, you try to
Attempting to experiment and learn by trying new things.

Teach a lesson and then take a stand
Using experiences to teach lessons and develop strong opinions.

A fake handshake don't make no man
Merely pretending to be trustworthy is not enough to truly gain someone's respect or trust.

I don't know, about a year ago or so
Sharing a vague memory from the past.

I must have made you up in my head
Questioning the reality of a past memory or relationship.

What did I base you on?
Wondering what influenced the creation of a fictitious person or idea.

Was it a broadway show I saw?
Speculating about influences from popular culture.

A hot new book I read?
Wondering if inspiration came from literature or other media.

Half-baked you come at me
Feeling skeptical or hesitant about someone's intentions or ideas.

You know I told you not to call here no more.
Previously having communicated a desire to not continue a relationship or dialogue.

The new best friend, the olde headboard.
Identifying an object, in this case an old headboard, as a new 'best friend' or something that brings comfort.

Yo no comprendo, mi amour
I don't understand, my love. (spoken in Spanish)

Oh no, yo no comprendo.
Oh no, I do not understand. (spoken in Spanish)

Where'd you get the dumb idea
Questioning the origin of someone's misguided belief or rationale.

For all the secretive platonic dating?
Asking why someone would engage in secretive, non-romantic relationships.

I have experience
Claiming to have knowledge or familiarity with a particular subject or situation.

In the love and the lives
Having experience with the complexities of human relationships and experiences.

Of man and machines
Suggesting knowledge or involvement with both organic and technological aspects of life.

What becomes a legend most?
Repeating the reoccurring question of what truly makes something legendary.

The love and lives of man and machine
Reiterating the idea that the complexities of human and technological aspects of life have a certain legendary appeal.

Olde headboard
Bringing back the idea of the old headboard being a comfort and source of companionship.