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Rifle Scissor Stone
Squalloscope Lyrics
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The weather report is,
Its going to get even higher winds later today.
I mean it is snowing, it has snowed a lot,
It is blowing like hell, and the temperature is,
It's like, I think that in celcius it′s like, minus eight, or so.
It's about twenty degrees in my
Backyard and the temperature is dropping.
(Unintelligible)
"Hate to say I told you so," said the scissor to the stone.
"When you′re finished with me I′ll be sharper
Than I've ever been before, ever been before."
"Hate to say I told you so," said the snakebite to the bone.
"I′ve worked all night on this,
Now I'm going to push you, push you, push you off your throne."
"Gonna push you, push you, push you,
Push you, push you off your throne."
I′ve got to, got to, got to, got to, got to,
Got to, got to get all the fireworks framed.
I can't, can′t, can't, can't,
Can′t sleep until the last lion is tamed.
I got to, got to, got to, got to, got to,
Got to, got to line up all our potential shot wounds.
I can′t, can't, can′t, can't,
Can′t lie still until I know for sure that you and I ain't doomed.
"I think I′ve never loved you more," said the pillow to the head.
"Let's be honest,
With all your late night guests you
Never got so intimate, never got so intimate."
"I think I've never loved you more," said the rifle to the heart.
"Let′s be honest, no matter,
Which way I turn, it′s gonna be real hard to pull us apart."
"It's gonna be real hard to pull us apart."
"It′s gonna be real hard to pull us apart."
"It's gonna be real hard to pull us apart."
"It′s gonna be real hard to pull us apart."
"It's gonna be real hard to pull us apart."
"It′s gonna be real hard to pull us apart."
The first verse of the song sets the scene with vivid imagery of a blizzard, revealing the harshness of the weather conditions. The lyrics describe the snowfall, strong winds, and plummeting temperature, creating a sense of isolation and coldness. The singer seems overwhelmed by the extreme weather, expressing uncertainty and confusion about how to cope with the situation. The mention of the backyard and the dropping temperature adds to the sense of unease and discomfort, highlighting the struggle against the elements.
The following verses shift to a more metaphorical and symbolic language, illustrating a conversation between various objects or entities. The dialogue between the scissor, the stone, the snakebite, and the bone conveys a sense of confrontation and transformation. The phrases "Hate to say I told you so" suggest a sense of inevitability or forewarning, indicating a change or a confrontation that has been building up. The references to sharpness, pushing off a throne, and becoming more powerful allude to dynamics of power, strength, and resilience in the face of challenges or conflicts.
The repetition in the chorus emphasizes a sense of urgency and determination, as the singer expresses a need to frame fireworks, tame lions, and line up potential shot wounds. These actions convey a sense of preparation, readiness, and the need to confront or overcome obstacles. The insistent repetition of "gotta" and "can't" conveys a feeling of compulsion and necessity, as the singer feels driven to take action and ensure a certain outcome.
The final verses introduce a more intimate and emotional tone, as the pillow and the head, as well as the rifle and the heart, express feelings of love and connection. The dialogue between these objects suggests a deep bond and a sense of loyalty or commitment. The mention of late-night guests and intimacy adds a layer of complexity to the relationships described, hinting at struggles and challenges that have been overcome or are yet to come. The refrain "It's gonna be real hard to pull us apart" underscores the strength and resilience of these connections, implying a sense of enduring unity and determination in the face of adversity.
Writer(s): Anna Kohlweis
Contributed by Carter O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.