Cactus Jumper
Slo Burn Lyrics

Aaaoow.
Expressing a sharp, intense scream or howl.

Aaaoow!
Repeating the previous line to indicate a continued expression of a scream or howl.

Aaaoow!
Repeating the previous line again to emphasize the intensity of the scream or howl.

Soooo.
Calming down from the previous screams and howls, transitioning to a less intense tone.

Miiiine.
Declaring ownership and possession of something.

Just a nail through the barrel of my gun
Describing a simple item, a nail, being affixed into the gun barrel for unknown reasons.

Not the first time they don't see
Implying that this is not an uncommon occurrence, perhaps suggesting that the individual is often misunderstood or overlooked by others.

{Stabbed/Stared}(?) down through the barrel of this gun
Unclear text, but possibly referring to the perspective of something being viewed or analyzed through the gun barrel.

The west coast
Referring to the western coast of the United States, potentially suggesting a connection to that region or culture.

The east coast freight train
Referencing a type of train that is commonly found on the eastern coast of the United States, potentially suggesting that the artist has traveled around the country.

Pull me up through the barrel of my gun
Describing an action that could be interpreted in various ways, such as lifting oneself up from a difficult situation or facing something head-on.

Not the third time a-they don't see
Suggesting that previous attempts at gaining recognition or understanding were unsuccessful.

{Stabbed/Stared}(?) down through the barrel of that gun
The individual is again observing or analyzing something through the gun barrel.

And all these walls, all these mountains
Metaphorically referring to the various obstacles and challenges, both physical and mental, that one faces or experiences over time.

And all these minds are filled with pain.
Commenting on the prevalence of mental anguish and suffering, suggesting that it is a shared experience for many people.

Wheels spinning on the echo of this ground.
Describing the sound and motion of wheels as they move across a surface or environment.

Twelve days until we don't see
Unclear text, but may refer to a countdown towards an unknown event or change.

Wheel's never thought {of}(?) turning on my ground.
Suggesting that something is unfamiliar or unexpected, perhaps related to the reference to the 'east coast freight train.'

wheel's burning on the echo of your ground.
Referencing the sound and motion of someone else's vehicle, again suggesting a physical or spatial context.

45 is what we don't {see/say}(?)
Unclear text, but possibly referencing a specific number or measurement that is significant in some way but not currently observed or disclosed.

wheel's never thought to turn on your ground.
Repeating the earlier line, as if emphasizing the surprise or confusion of the unfamiliar experience.

and all these wall, all these mountains
Repeating the earlier line again, returning to the metaphor of obstacles and challenges.

and all these minds are fucking {vain}(?)
Indicating frustration or dismay with the self-centeredness or pointlessness of people's thoughts or behaviors. Obscured by the text.

you're turning blue, what you're facing
Suggesting that someone is experiencing significant distress or difficulty, perhaps a reference to suffocation or drowning.

and what you say is fucking true.
Asserting the veracity or importance of a statement or observation.

aaaaah.
Another scream or howl, possibly indicating an emotional release or outburst.

aaaaah.
Repeating the earlier scream or howl, emphasizing its importance or impact.

sooooo.
Returning to a calmer tone, as if concluding the song or thought.