Rhthm & Soul
Spoon Lyrics


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Come loosen up
So hung up
Come count them ways to brether

Remember
Windsor
Gets cold in ways you always forget
Oh you know
Mm... the rhythm and soul
Get your hands out your back pocket
Boy let it go

Here comes the man
You saw in Khazan
He just picks in his cold
The rhythm and soul

Dollars and cent
And no accidents
Not in the name of democracy
Come get there
Come be there
Come let your socks fall down to your shoes

Oh you know
Mm... the rhythm and soul
Get your ankles moving their sockets
All that you've done

Here comes the man
You saw in Khazan
He just picks in his cold
The rhythm and soul

When you take a picture and it falls in the lot
Take another picture and you spring in the trap
Mm you miss home

You can't back this at your ride
Change of tide

And you're wise, you're wise
Rhythm and

Tracked houses
Square couches
Short legs and
Square shoulders

Pot holders
Aching soldiers
Your tank rollers
Your all overs

And you know
Ooh the rhythm and soul
Get your fingers moving their sockets
Tune in Tokyo

You're just the man
The one I saw in Khazan




Wonder what this book will throw
The rhythm and

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Spoon's song "Rhythm & Soul" speak to finding release in music and the urge to let go of societal constraints. The opening lines "Come loosen up, So hung up" set the tone for the rest of the song. Rhythm and soul music serve as an escape, a way to break free from the tight constraints of daily life. The lyrics encourage the listener to "count the ways to breathe," urging them to find an outlet in music.


The song also references the town of Windsor, a nod to the harsh realities of life in a small town where things can get cold without warning. The lyrics continue to push the idea of shedding societal expectations, with lines like "Get your hands out your back pocket, Boy let it go." The refrain, "Here comes the man you saw in Khazan" serves as a reminder that life is short, and one must take the opportunities where they come.


Line by Line Meaning

Come loosen up
Relax and let go of any worries or stress


So hung up
Feeling preoccupied or stuck in a certain mindset


Come count them ways to brether
Take a breather and reflect on different ways to approach a situation


Remember
Recalling a past memory or experience


Windsor
A reference to a specific place


Gets cold in ways you always forget
The climate can be unexpected and more severe than anticipated


Oh you know
Emphasizing a point or admitting that something is common knowledge


Mm... the rhythm and soul
Referring to the feeling of the music and its impact on the listener


Get your hands out your back pocket
Let loose and get involved in the moment


Boy let it go
Encouraging to release any inhibitions and allow oneself to enjoy the music


Here comes the man
Someone new or exciting is approaching


You saw in Khazan
A reference to a specific place or person


He just picks in his cold
He's playing the music with gusto and passion


Dollars and cent
Referencing financial matters


And no accidents
Ensuring the plan is well thought out and executed flawlessly


Not in the name of democracy
Not at the expense of fairness and equity


Come get there
Inviting others to join in on the experience


Come be there
Encouraging others to actively participate


Come let your socks fall down to your shoes
Allowing oneself to become comfortable and carefree


Get your ankles moving their sockets
Dancing and allowing oneself to be moved by the music


All that you've done
Acknowledging past experiences and accomplishments


When you take a picture and it falls in the lot
When a moment is missed or not captured perfectly


Take another picture and you spring in the trap
Trying again to perfectly capture a moment


Mm you miss home
Feeling nostalgia or homesickness


You can't back this at your ride
Unable to undo a past action or mistake


Change of tide
A shift in circumstances or environment


And you're wise, you're wise
Acknowledging one's own intelligence and experience


Tracked houses
Referring to a specific type of housing structure


Square couches
A specific visual description of the environment


Short legs and
Another visual reference to the surroundings


Square shoulders
Describing the physical posture of an individual


Pot holders
Referencing everyday items in the kitchen


Aching soldiers
Describing the physical discomforts that can arise from manual labor


Your tank rollers
A reference to a specific type of machinery


Your all overs
Describing the physical exhaustion from work or activity


Ooh the rhythm and soul
Once again emphasizing the feeling and impact of the music


Get your fingers moving their sockets
Encouraging participation and active engagement with the music


Tune in Tokyo
A playful reference to staying attentive and aware


You're just the man
Addressing a specific individual


The one I saw in Khazan
Making another reference to a specific person or place


Wonder what this book will throw
Curiosity about the future and what it may hold


The rhythm and
Once again referring to the music and its impact




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRITT DANIEL

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@mirmir4690

I just wanna cry of how much I love them!

@NEXUSONE220

So great

@tomphilbin799

Best song by them far asi listened

@DoctorTchock

I forgot how Dire Straits this song is.

@utkdimebag

exactly, singer sounds very similar to knopfler :) the music resembles too

@krisnorbraten4143

The four thumbs down is, like, wow, you've been cleaning cheerios out of your minivan for way too long, man.

@magnusfox777

i love those skinny leather straps everyone uses but they must be killer without the shoulder cushions. Especially the Bass.

@SynchronicityScenario144

way to go Hank Azaria on drums. jk

@YoutanPoluo

yaaaaaaaas

@ADReed24

Great tune! Your spelling is killing me though.

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