Rusted Wheel
Silversun Pickups Lyrics
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At least you can hold on to another plan
Rusted wheel planted still
I can tell it's summer from the
Size of the bugs that fly through my window
Flying through my window
Rusted wheel planted still
Rusted wheel can't move on
I can tell it's winter from the
Size of the lump in my throat
Got a lump in my throat
Rusted wheel planted still
Rusted wheel can't move on
And it feels just like the ground
But trapped in another way
Just still in the ground
And it feels just like the ground
And trapped in another way
Just still in the ground
So you can't hold a star in your hand though
At least you can move on to that better plan
Rusted wheel planted still
Rusted wheel can't move on...
The lyrics of "Rusted Wheel" by Silversun Pickups convey a sense of being stuck and unable to move on. The metaphor of a rusted wheel helps to emphasize this feeling of being stagnant, as a wheel that is rusted cannot move forward. The opening lines suggest that one cannot hold onto a star, which is unattainable, but one can try to make a new plan and move on. The repetition of the chorus, "rusted wheel planted still, rusted wheel can't move on" reinforces the idea of being stuck and unable to move forward in life.
The lyricist cleverly employs imagery to convey the sense of being trapped. The reference to bugs flying through the window and the lump in the throat, which are indicators of summer and winter respectively, suggest that time is passing, yet the individual is still trapped in the same emotional state. The repeated line "and it feels just like the ground, but trapped in another way," further emphasizes the feeling of being stuck and helpless.
In summary, "Rusted Wheel" by Silversun Pickups is a poignant song about feeling trapped and unable to move on. The rusted wheel serves as a powerful metaphor for this mental state, and the detailed imagery captures the feeling of being stagnant and trapped, despite the passage of time.
Line by Line Meaning
So you can't hold a star in your hand though
You may not be able to have everything you want.
At least you can hold on to another plan
You can have another option to aim for.
Rusted wheel planted still
Something is stuck and not moving forward.
I can tell it's summer from the
You can identify the season by the size of the bugs.
Size of the bugs that fly through my window
The bugs that are coming in are quite large.
Flying through my window
The bugs are coming inside.
Rusted wheel planted still
Something is stuck and not moving forward.
Rusted wheel can't move on
The thing that is stuck cannot progress.
I can tell it's winter from the
You can identify the season by how you feel.
Size of the lump in my throat
You have a physical sensation in your throat that shows it's winter.
Got a lump in my throat
You are feeling emotional and stuck, like a lump in your throat.
Rusted wheel planted still
Something is stuck and not moving forward.
Rusted wheel can't move on
The thing that is stuck cannot progress.
And it feels just like the ground
You are stuck in one place and cannot move.
But trapped in another way
You are feeling trapped in a way that is different from physical boundaries.
Just still in the ground
You are immobile like a plant in the ground.
And it feels just like the ground
You are stuck in one place and cannot move.
And trapped in another way
You are feeling trapped in a way that is different from physical boundaries.
Just still in the ground
You are immobile like a plant in the ground.
So you can't hold a star in your hand though
You may not be able to have everything you want.
At least you can move on to that better plan
You can aim for a better option or future.
Rusted wheel planted still
Something is stuck and not moving forward.
Rusted wheel can't move on
The thing that is stuck cannot progress.
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