Here Comes Your Man
Sexy Sadie Lyrics
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outside the family stew
out by the fire breathing
outside we wait 'til face turns blue
i know the nervous walking
i know the dirty beard hangs
out by the box car waiting
take me away to nowhere plains
here comes your man
big shake on the box car moving
big shake to the land that's falling down
is a wind makes a palm stop blowing
a big, big stone fall and break my crown
there is a wait so long
you'll never wait so long
here comes your man
there is a wait so long
you'll never wait so long
here comes your man
The lyrics of "Here Comes Your Man" by the Pixies are vivid and evocative, capturing a sense of restless anticipation and uncertainty. The song opens with a description of a box car waiting outside, juxtaposed with the image of a family stew cooking inside. This contrast between the open road and the domestic sphere sets the stage for the song's exploration of longing, desire, and the search for something beyond the confines of everyday life.
As the song continues, we hear about the nervous walking and dirty beard of someone waiting by the box car, as well as the blue faces of those outside. The repeated phrase "Here comes your man" provides a sense of hope and expectation, but it's clear that the wait has been a long one. The second verse continues this sense of restlessness, with images of shaking box cars, falling stones, and a wind that stops blowing.
Overall, "Here Comes Your Man" is a powerful reminder of the ways in which our desires can pull us away from the familiar and into the unknown. Whether we're waiting by a box car or simply feeling stuck in our everyday lives, the song reminds us that there's always the possibility of something new, something exciting, just around the corner.
Line by Line Meaning
outside there's a box car waiting
There's a box car waiting outside that we can take to escape.
outside the family stew
The chaotic family life outside is looming.
out by the fire breathing
We're bundled up out here by the fire, trying to stay warm and calm our nerves.
outside we wait 'til face turns blue
We're waiting outside for so long that our faces turn blue from the cold.
i know the nervous walking
I know the way we're walking shows that we're nervous and anxious.
i know the dirty beard hangs
I know the unkempt appearance and long beard of one of us is a clear indication that we're on the run.
out by the box car waiting
We're waiting out here by the box car, getting ready to take off.
take me away to nowhere plains
Take us away to a place where we can start anew and leave our past behind.
there is a wait so long
The wait is so long that it feels like forever.
here comes your man
But finally, here comes the man who can take us away and help us start afresh.
big shake on the box car moving
The box car starts shaking as it starts to move, indicating our journey has finally begun.
big shake to the land that's falling down
As we move forward, we leave behind the land that's falling apart and start anew.
is a wind makes a palm stop blowing
The strong wind has stopped the palm trees from swaying.
a big, big stone fall and break my crown
A big stone falls on me, injuring me and ruining my plans.
you'll never wait so long
We'll never have to wait this long again.
Contributed by Caroline M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.