K-Hole
Silver Jews Lyrics


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I've been living in a k-hole
Ever since you went away
I've been down here day after day

I'd rather live in a trash can
Than see you happy with another man
Closed sign swinging in the window of the liquor store
Better get inside the kingdom and close the door

Andre was a young black Santa Claus
He didn't want to be like his daddy was
Better take the gun with you when you go
He'd rather be dead than anything he knows
Girl in the special economic zone





Closed sign swinging in the window of the liquor store
Better get inside the kingdom and close the door

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Silver Jews' song "K-Hole" convey the pain and despair of someone who has been devastated by the end of a romantic relationship. The singer likens their situation to being trapped in a "k-hole," a term commonly used to describe the dissociative state caused by taking the drug ketamine. This suggests that the singer is using drugs to cope with the pain of their breakup, and has retreated into a world of isolation and self-destruction.


The lyrics also imply a sense of bitterness and jealousy towards their ex-partner. The singer states that they would "rather live in a trash can / Than see you happy with another man," emphasizing their sense of worthlessness and their inability to move on. This bitterness is further reinforced in the second verse with the mention of Andre, who is described as "a young black Santa Claus" and who would "rather be dead than anything he knows." Andre's story serves as a cautionary tale about the destructive power of love and the dangers of becoming too attached to others.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been living in a k-hole
I've been stuck in a state of depression and addiction since you left


Ever since you went away
Since the day you left my life


I've been down here day after day
I've been stuck in this sadness for a long time


I'd rather live in a trash can
I'd choose any situation, even the worst, over seeing you with someone else


Than see you happy with another man
I can't stand the thought of you being happy without me


Closed sign swinging in the window of the liquor store
The storefront of the liquor store is closed and empty, just like my heart


Better get inside the kingdom and close the door
I need to retreat inside myself and close off the outside world to try and cope


Andre was a young black Santa Claus
Andre was a unique and caring person who wanted to spread happiness and joy


He didn't want to be like his daddy was
He wanted to distance himself from his father's shortcomings and create his own identity


Better take the gun with you when you go
It's better to be prepared for danger when leaving a difficult situation


He'd rather be dead than anything he knows
He doesn't want to live a life that mimics the struggles he's seen


Girl in the special economic zone
A girl who is stuck in a difficult economic situation, without much hope for improvement




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