Amsterdam
Snowpony Lyrics
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He didn't look well.
He was checking into
A Brown Hotel.
Lost the will to leave this
Cage he adores.
And it doesn't even look like
Who's going to bring him back
From the end of every friendship he's ever had?
Who's going to bring him back?
Sometimes on a clear day he can see all the way to Amsterdam.
Last time I saw him,
He looked too pale.
He's had too many wishes from this
Wishing well.
[innaud.] in his arms is
Soft and warm.
But he still can't keep the spirits from the door.
Who's going to bring him back
From the end of every friendship he's ever had?
Try to bring him back.
Sometimes on a clear day he can see all the way to Amsterdam.
The song "Amsterdam" by Snowpony depicts the plight of an individual who is struggling with addiction and finding it difficult to break free from the cage that they have built around themselves. The opening lines "Last time I saw him, he didn't look well. He was checking into a Brown Hotel" paint a picture of a person who is in a state of decline and is perhaps seeking solace in drugs or alcohol. The next lines "Lost the will to leave this cage he adores. And it doesn't even look like a cage anymore" reveal the extent to which the individual feels trapped in their addiction. The cage they have built around themselves has become all-encompassing, and they no longer have the will to break free.
The chorus of the song - "Who's going to bring him back from the end of every friendship he's ever had? Sometimes on a clear day he can see all the way to Amsterdam" - is a cry for help from the individual. They are aware of the damage that their addiction is causing to their relationships, and they yearn for someone to rescue them from the path they have chosen. The reference to Amsterdam in the lyrics may be a nod to the city's reputation for drugs and hedonism, with the clear day offering a glimmer of hope that one day the individual may be able to break free from their addiction and see beyond their current state of being.
Overall, "Amsterdam" offers a poignant commentary on addiction and the impact it has on individuals and their relationships. The lyrics are heartfelt and emotive, and the song offers a compelling insight into the struggles of those dealing with addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
Last time I saw him,
When I last encountered him,
He didn't look well.
His condition didn't seem to be good.
He was checking into
He was registering himself for stay at
A Brown Hotel.
A hotel with brown colored exterior or interiors.
Lost the will to leave this
He has given up on the desire or energy needed to depart from
Cage he adores.
The enclosure that pleases him, which he enjoys being in.
And it doesn't even look like
To him, it isn't even resembling
A cage anymore.
An enclosure or confinement environment he is used to, isn't recognizable as it used to be.
Who's going to bring him back
Who will help him return or recover
From the end of every friendship he's ever had?
From the point where he lost ties with every friend he ever had?
Who's going to bring him back?
Who's going to assist him in returning or recovering?
Sometimes on a clear day he can see all the way to Amsterdam.
Occasionally he can visualize or imagine Amsterdam city, far from his current location, on a clear-skied day.
Last time I saw him,
When I last met him,
He looked too pale.
He appeared sickly or with an unhealthy complexion.
He's had too many wishes from this
He has attempted too many things expecting success in return from this
Wishing well.
A well or water source people toss coins to and make wishes believing it'll come true.
[innaud.] in his arms is
Something or someone that's
Soft and warm.
Tender and cozy
But he still can't keep the spirits from the door.
He is incapable of preventing outside forces that may impact his emotional and mental state.
Who's going to bring him back
Who will help him regain his former self
From the end of every friendship he's ever had?
From the point where he lost ties with every friend he ever had?
Try to bring him back.
Make an attempt to assist him in returning or recovering from where he is stuck now.
Sometimes on a clear day he can see all the way to Amsterdam.
Occasionally he can visualize or imagine Amsterdam city, far from his current location, on a clear-skied day.
Contributed by Scarlett D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.