140
SportsCast with Spider and the Henchman Lyrics
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Two undernourished egos, four rotating hips
Hold on to me tightly, I'm a sliding scale
Can't endure, then you can inhale
Clearly out of body experience interferes
And dreams of flying, I fit nearly
Surrounds me though I get lonely, slowly
Moving up slowly
Inertia creeps
Moving up slowly
Inertia keeps
Moving up slowly
Moving up slowly
Moving up slowly
Inertia creeps
Moving up slowly
She comes
Moving up slowly
She comes
Moving up slowly
Inertia creeps
Moving up slowly
She comes
Moving up slowly
She comes
Moving up slowly
In my home, no chrome as clear as
See me now with my nearest dearest
Been there when I'm over careering
Room shifting is endearing
Between us is our kitchen
Would you found my irritant's itching
Been here before
Been here forever
Moving up slowly
Inertia keeps
Moving up slowly
Inertia creeps
Moving up slowly
Inertia keeps
Moving up slowly
She comes
Moving up slowly
Moving up slowly
She comes
Moving up slowly
Inertia creeps
Moving up slowly
She comes
There be no sound in my eidertown
Awake, I lie in a morning's blue
Room is still my antenna in you
Nylon burns the bedspread with two
Gravity's zero see me stall
I bounce off walls, lose my footing and fall
It can be sweet though incomplete though
And the frames will freeze
See me on all four's
It's been a long time
Inertia keeps
Moving up slowly
Inertia creeps
Moving up slowly
Inertia keeps
Moving up slowly
Inertia creeps
Moving up slowly
Moving up slowly
Inertia keeps
Moving up slowly
Inertia creeps
Moving up slowly
Moving up slowly
Inertia keeps
Moving up slowly
Inertia creeps
Moving up slowly
Inertia keeps
Moving up slowly
Say she comes
Say she comes
Caught your radio waves
I caught your radio waves
Say she comes
Say she comes
Inertia keeps
Moving up slowly
(Say she comes)
Inertia creeps
Moving up slowly
(Say she comes)
Inertia keeps
Moving up slowly
(Say she comes)
(Say she comes)
(Say she comes)
The lyrics of SportsCast with Spider and the Henchman's song "140" depict a dream-like state, where reality and imagination blur. The opening lines "Recollect me, darling, raise me to your lips" suggest someone yearning for recognition or validation from a significant other. The next lines indicate that both the individuals have a fragile self-worth, and their relationship lacks genuine emotional attachment. The lyricist tries to convey this through the metaphor, "two undernourished egos, four rotating hips."
The song then moves into a stream of consciousness state, where the singer experiences an out-of-body experience and dreams of flying. The repetition of the phrase "moving up slowly" implies the difficulty in overcoming inertia or apathy. The narrative then shifts to the singer's home, where they find comfort in the mundane aspects of their life, such as the kitchen and their closest relationships.
The song's ending repeats the phrase, "Say she comes," which can be interpreted as the singer's hope for a positive outcome, be it a person or an event. Overall, the lyrics of "140" capture the struggles of an individual trying to find meaning in their life and relationships while battling their own insecurities.
Line by Line Meaning
Recollect me, darling, raise me to your lips
Remember who I am and bring me close to you
Two undernourished egos, four rotating hips
Two people who are struggling with their own identity, coming together and moving in rhythm
Hold on to me tightly, I'm a sliding scale
Stay close to me, as my mood can change quickly
Can't endure, then you can inhale
If you can't handle the situation, take a deep breath and try to calm down
Clearly out of body experience interferes
Feeling disconnected from reality affects me
And dreams of flying, I fit nearly
I have dreams of flying, which make me feel almost weightless
Surrounds me though I get lonely, slowly
I feel like something is always around me, even though I may feel lonely at times
Inertia keeps
A state of not moving
Moving up slowly
Gradually increasing in intensity
In my home, no chrome as clear as
My home is simple, without any flashy decorations
See me now with my nearest dearest
I am surrounded by the people closest to me
Been there when I'm over careering
They have been there for me when I have been overwhelmed with my career
Room shifting is endearing
Changing the layout of the room is a charming quality
Between us is our kitchen
The center of our household is the kitchen
Would you found my irritant's itching
Can you help me find the source of my irritation?
Been here before
This is not the first time we have been in this situation
Been here forever
It feels like we have been in this situation forever
There be no sound in my eidertown
It is quiet where I am
Awake, I lie in a morning's blue
I am awake, lying in a peaceful morning
Room is still my antenna in you
I am still tuned in to everything around me
Nylon burns the bedspread with two
Static electricity from the nylon sheets creates a spark as two people lie in bed together
Gravity's zero see me stall
I feel weightless and am unable to move
I bounce off walls, lose my footing and fall
I am unsteady and struggle to keep my balance
It can be sweet though incomplete though
The moment may be enjoyable, but still lacking in some way
And the frames will freeze
The moment is captured and will be remembered forever
See me on all four's
I am on my hands and knees
Caught your radio waves
I am picking up the thoughts and emotions you are sending out
Say she comes
She is on her way
Contributed by Luke O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.