Page St.
Stephen Covell Lyrics
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Eyes hard to focus on the new world shapes
Head rests on chin, chin rests on neck, neck cocked to one side
Tucked in your papa san, oh mama, come on give one reason
Why I shouldn't stay
Oh, in this bed I made
Got no more time for the pick ups leading to the let downs
And if my prerogative is just to live for today
Then that's okay
But you are more than welcome to come along for the ride
See how she never sleeps this little street underneath us
She never wakes makes perfect space for two such dreamers
Plug me in, sink or swim, it's my only way out
Of this little hole so comfortable my mind has carved out
Why shouldn't I stay
In the bed I made
Cause I ain't got no more time for the pick ups leading to the let downs
My god, I wish it would rain
Because I love the weather feels the same as I do
Theres so many shades of grey
Why do I need to say which one I'm falling through
Leave me where I lay
It's my choice to stay
Got no more time for the pick ups leading to the let downs
And if my puragative is just to live for today
Then that's okay
But you're more than welcome to come along if you choose
And I hope you do
The lyrics of Stephen Covell's song Page St. seem to be about a person who has reached a point in their life where they are tired of going through the same old motions and experiencing disappointments. They express their desire to stay in bed and not have to deal with any more letdowns, as they feel they have no more time for them. The person in question finds comfort in their bed, which they have made, and they see the little street underneath them as a perfect space for two dreamers. They believe that it's their purgative to live for the present and that if someone wants to come along for the ride, they are more than welcome to do so.
The lyrics are open to interpretation, but it seems that the person singing the song is experiencing a period of restlessness and possibly depression. They have reached a turning point and are ready to make a change in their life, but they are not quite sure how to go about it. They are comfortable in their current situation but are also aware that they need to move on with their life. The lyrics suggest that the person is looking for someone to join them on their journey and is hoping that the other person will choose to come along.
Line by Line Meaning
I love the look of your morning face
I am fond of the way you look in the morning
Eyes hard to focus on the new world shapes
Your eyes find it difficult to adjust to the new shapes of the world
Head rests on chin, chin rests on neck, neck cocked to one side
Your head is resting on your chin, which is resting on your neck, which is tilted to one side
Tucked in your papa san, oh mama, come on give one reason
You are sleeping comfortably in your bed, and I am asking you to give me one good reason why I should leave it
Why I shouldn't stay
I am contemplating why I should not remain in the bed
Oh, in this bed I made
I acknowledge that I am responsible for creating my current situation and lying in this bed
Got no more time for the pick ups leading to the let downs
I do not have any more time for optimistic endeavors that lead to disappointment
And if my prerogative is just to live for today
If my aim is to live only for the present moment
Then that's okay
I am satisfied with that decision
But you are more than welcome to come along for the ride
You are welcome to join me on this journey, regardless of my decision to live only for today
See how she never sleeps this little street underneath us
I observe how the street beneath us is always awake
She never wakes makes perfect space for two such dreamers
The ever-awake street creates the perfect environment for two people who enjoy dreaming
Plug me in, sink or swim, it's my only way out
My only escape from my comfortable mental situation is to immerse myself in something new and potentially challenging
Of this little hole so comfortable my mind has carved out
I have created a mental space for myself that I am comfortable with, but have also become stagnant in
My god, I wish it would rain
I express my desire for it to rain heavily
Because I love the weather feels the same as I do
I enjoy the feeling and energy of the weather that matches the way I feel inside
There's so many shades of grey
There are numerous options and possibilities available
Why do I need to say which one I'm falling through
Why should I have to specify which path I am choosing to follow
Leave me where I lay
Let me remain where I am lying
It's my choice to stay
I am the one who has chosen to remain in this state
And if my puragative is just to live for today
If my aim is to live only for the present moment
Then that's okay
I am content with that decision
But you're more than welcome to come along if you choose
You are invited to join me on this journey if you so desire
And I hope you do
I express my hope that you will choose to join me
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