Spanish Moss
Smog Lyrics


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Anybody else would tell you
My face is dead
But I say it's a lie

There's only one road in
And it's easy
To miss
It's surrounded by swamps
With green
Snakey vines.

Anybody else would tell you
My face is dead
But I say it's alive

There's only one road in
And it's easy
To miss

It's surrounded by swamps
With green
Snakey vines.

Anybody else would tell you




My face is dead
But I say it's a lie

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Smog’s song “Spanish Moss” touch upon the theme of self-perception and how it contrasts with the perceptions of others. The opening lines, “Anybody else would tell you / My face is dead / But I say it's a lie” suggest that other people see the singer as lifeless, but he denies that assertion. The repetition of the same lines throughout the song implies a sense of self-doubt and insecurity about the singer’s identity.


The second verse describes the physical setting of the singer’s surroundings, emphasizing the difficulty of finding the one road that leads to where he is. The swamps, greenery, and snake-like vines create a sense of secrecy and isolation. The repeating of the same lyrics throughout the song shifts the focus from the external to the internal, as if the theme of misperception has a relationship with the singer’s environment.


Overall, the lyrics of “Spanish Moss” convey a sense of confusion regarding the singer’s self-identity, a struggle to reconcile his own perceptions with those of others, and a sense of isolation that worsens the difficulty in determining where he stands.


Line by Line Meaning

Anybody else would tell you My face is dead But I say it's a lie
People may think that I'm emotionless, but in reality, I'm just hiding behind a facade


There's only one road in And it's easy To miss
The path to understanding me is not straightforward and can be overlooked by those who aren't paying attention


It's surrounded by swamps With green Snakey vines.
My inner self is shrouded in a murky, tangled mess of complexity and mystery


Anybody else would tell you My face is dead But I say it's alive
People may perceive me as lifeless, but inside I'm teeming with thoughts, feelings, and vitality


There's only one road in And it's easy To miss
Getting to know me requires effort and patience, as my personality is layered and not immediately noticeable


It's surrounded by swamps With green Snakey vines.
My psyche is enveloped by a thicket of uncertain, possibly treacherous emotions and experiences


Anybody else would tell you My face is dead But I say it's a lie
My outward appearance may seem unanimated, but that's simply a cover for my true self




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