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Iodine
Sons and Daughters Lyrics
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Corkscrew, dictionary, time
Paint, paper, pillows, ink the hangman
Tape recording, postcard, sign
Stamp it 'Evidence Of Life', tomorrow tracks the three-four line
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Alarm clock fights, sedentary life
Mapping, water-tight, needles in the night
Plastic, checkbook, rhyme
Paper, paint, the kitchen knives, safety pins and iodine
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Iodine, iodine, iodine, iodine
Iodine, iodine, iodine, iodine, iodine
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Iodine, iodine, iodine, iodine
Iodine, iodine, iodine, iodine, iodine
Iodine, iodine, iodine, iodine
Iodine, iodine, iodine, iodine, iodine
The lyrics of Sons and Daughters’ song “Iodine” paint a morbid picture of a person’s tendency to collect and preserve seemingly mundane everyday objects. The song presents a list of these objects that include ropes, wires, twine, corkscrew, dictionary, paint, paper, pillows, ink, among others. These collections are tied up in twine and preserved as evidence of life, implying that these objects serve as memories or reminders of everyday existence. There's an eerie feeling to this list as they include mundane household items combined with things that take on a more sinister meaning like hangman's tools and objects that denote injury such as the kitchen knives and iodine.
The second verse of the song adds to the sense of bleakness with references to an alarm clock and sedentary life. The person can only differentiate days of the week based on the type of wine they consume, and this monotonous lifestyle is described through the use of words such as mapping, water-tight, needles in the night, plastic, checkbook, and rhyme. The use of “iodine” in the repeated chorus hints at a darker theme, suggesting that the collected objects are symbolic reminders of past self-harm, while also functioning as a healing agent. The repetition of the word “iodine” creates a haunting ambiance to the song, underscoring the dark, yet intricate nature of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Match, the rope, wires, tied up in twine
Various materials or tools used to bind or secure, likely for a specific purpose.
Corkscrew, dictionary, time
Three seemingly unrelated objects that may be necessary or useful in everyday life.
Paint, paper, pillows, ink the hangman
Possibly referring to creating art or writing, but ending with the ominous phrase 'ink the hangman.'
Tape recording, postcard, sign
Different forms of communication or documentation.
Stamp it 'Evidence Of Life', tomorrow tracks the three-four line
Possibly suggesting the importance of leaving behind evidence of one's existence or accomplishments, with a nod to a musical time signature.
Alarm clock fights, sedentary life
The struggle to wake up and break the monotony of a stagnant lifestyle.
'Days Of The Week' wine
Possibly referring to the use of alcohol to cope with the boredom of routine.
Mapping, water-tight, needles in the night
Various tools or preparations for navigating or surviving the unknown, possibly of a symbolic nature.
Plastic, checkbook, rhyme
Unexpected combinations of objects, possibly representing the mundane aspects of modern life.
Paper, paint, the kitchen knives, safety pins and iodine
More tools, again with the ominous mention of a medical or emergency supply.
Iodine, iodine, iodine, iodine
Repetition of the emergency supply, possibly emphasizing its importance.
Iodine, iodine, iodine, iodine, iodine
Further emphasis on the iodine.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Non-specific repetition, possibly representing a sense of urgency or intensity.
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Written by: ADELE LOUISE BETHEL, AILIDH LENNON, DAVID IAN ALEXANDER GOW, SCOTT PATERSON
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