Freeze
Robyn Hitchcock and The Egyptians Lyrics
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And I know just what she's called
She's called Elaine
There's a dead man in your heart
And he takes up too much room
And I know just what he's called
He's called Steve
There's a farmer in the clouds
And he's sowing golden seeds
and he's feeding on your dreams
That's the only thing you need
And I know just what he's called
He's called Ray
I'm starting to freeze
Freeze
Freeze
I'm starting to freeze
I know who wrote the book of love
It was an idiot
It was a fool
A slobbering fool with a speech defect and a shaking hand
And he wrote my name
Next to yours
But it should have been David Byrne or somebody
DOG DIG A DOG DIGA DOG DIG A DOG
DOG DIG A DOG DIG A DOG DIG A DOG DOG
There's a justice in this world
And she's cruel but she's fair
And I know just what she's called
She's called Elaine
She's called Elaine
The song "Freeze" by Robyn Hitchcock is a cryptic and poetic exploration of the human psyche and its various internal battles. Hitchcock employs vivid imagery and metaphor to convey complicated emotions and ideas in a concise and powerful way.
The song starts with the idea of justice and introduces "Elaine" as the embodiment of that principle. However, the next lines suggest that there is a certain imbalance in the world, as there is also a "dead man" named Steve who takes up too much room in the singer's heart. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for a lingering trauma or past hurt that the person can't shake off. The mention of a "farmer in the clouds" named Ray sowing golden seeds and feeding on dreams suggests the possibility of transcending this pain and finding fulfillment in life. However, the repetition of the line "I'm starting to freeze" hints at a sense of isolation and emotional stagnation.
The mood shifts dramatically in the next part of the song, as Hitchcock delivers an ironic and absurdist take on love and its supposed arbiter. He claims to know who wrote the "book of love," only to reveal them as an "idiot" and a "fool" with a stutter and shaky hands. The line "he wrote my name next to yours, but it should have been David Byrne or somebody" adds to the comedic effect of this section, highlighting the futility and arbitrariness of trying to assign meaning to romantic relationships.
Overall, "Freeze" is a multi-layered and thought-provoking song that rewards repeated listening and interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a justice in this world
There's a belief that justice exists in this world
And I know just what she's called
I have a name for this justice
She's called Elaine
I call her Elaine
There's a dead man in your heart
There's a memory or feeling that you can't let go
And he takes up too much room
And it's affecting you in a negative way
And I know just what he's called
I have a name for this feeling
He's called Steve
I call him Steve
There's a farmer in the clouds
There's someone or something that's controlling your fate
And he's sowing golden seeds
And he's giving you good things in life
and he's feeding on your dreams
And he's taking advantage of your aspirations
That's the only thing you need
That's the only satisfaction you have
And I know just what he's called
I have a name for this force
He's called Ray
I call him Ray
I'm starting to freeze
I'm feeling stuck or needing to stop
Freeze
Stop
Freeze
Stop
Freeze
Stop
I know who wrote the book of love
I have a theory about love
It was an idiot
It was someone foolish or misguided
It was a fool
It was someone not wise or sensible
A slobbering fool with a speech defect and a shaking hand
Someone who's not in control of themselves
And he wrote my name
And they included me in their idea of love
Next to yours
As being a part of your love story
But it should have been David Byrne or somebody
But it could have been someone else as the author of the book of love
DOG DIG A DOG DIGA DOG DIG A DOG
Non-sensical lyrics
DOG DIG A DOG DIG A DOG DIG A DOG DOG
Non-sensical lyrics
There's a justice in this world
Repetition of earlier lyrics
And she's cruel but she's fair
Repetition of earlier lyrics
And I know just what she's called
Repetition of earlier lyrics
She's called Elaine
Repetition of earlier lyrics
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Written by: R HITCHCOCK
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