Straight No Chaser
The Bush Lyrics
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Always be there face I live with
Abscess memory with broken fingers
All the fallen down angels raw pain distress
It's all
In the way we know that we could have it all
Some
Satellites of pain can't always be ignored
War on all sides
Drink life as it comes straight no chaser
Life as it comes straight no chaser
Climb inside you away from strangers
Building a system of alleys and motorways
It's all
In the way we know
We could have it all
Some
Satellites of pain can't always be ignored
It's all in the face of what we thought we knew before
War on all sides
War on all sides
War on all sides
Keep on driving hair left morning wet
There's nothing like losing you
There's nothing like losing you
There's nothing like losing you
There's nothing like losing you
The lyrics of the song Straight No Chaser by The Bushes are open to interpretation due to their abstract and poetic nature. However, the verses seem to describe a sense of loss and pain, mixed with a desire to move forward and make the most of what life has to offer. The repeated phrase "Always be there face I live with" may refer to a memory or person that the singer cannot forget, even though it causes them pain.
The lines "Drink life as it comes straight no chaser / Climb inside you away from strangers / Building a system of alleys and motorways" suggest a need to be resilient and self-sufficient in the face of life's challenges. The metaphor of building a system of alleys and motorways could represent the ways in which individuals navigate their own paths through life.
The chorus, with its repetition of "It's all in the way we know that we could have it all" and "War on all sides," further emphasizes the theme of balancing hope and despair. The phrase "Satellites of pain can't always be ignored" suggests that even the smallest sources of pain can have a significant impact on our lives.
Overall, the song seems to be a reflection on the highs and lows of human experience, reminding us to cherish the good moments while also acknowledging and learning from the difficult ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Always be there face I live with
The constant reminder of a face that will always be present in one's life.
Abscess memory with broken fingers
Painful memories that are hard to forget and haunt someone even in their physical actions.
All the fallen down angels raw pain distress
Being surrounded by people who have faced a lot of pain and trauma and still struggling to cope with it.
It's all
This phrase is repeated multiple times to indicate that everything is interconnected and related.
In the way we know that we could have it all
Realizing the potential for a better life if one takes the right actions.
Some satellites of pain can't always be ignored
Certain sources of pain are too strong to overlook or disregard.
War on all sides
Metaphorically referring to the constant battles and struggles that exist in everyday life.
Drink life as it comes straight no chaser
Embrace life's challenges and opportunities without any filter, just like drinking straight liquor without water or soda.
Climb inside you away from strangers
Create an inner world or foundation that feels safe and secure, away from the unpredictable outside world.
Building a system of alleys and motorways
Developing a complex and efficient network of pathways and routes to navigate through life's challenges.
It's all in the face of what we thought we knew before
Realizing that some of the preconceived notions or beliefs we had about life or others were incorrect and that the reality is more complex and nuanced.
Keep on driving hair left morning wet
Pushing forward with life's journey without letting physical appearance or circumstances hold one back.
There's nothing like losing you
This phrase is repeated multiple times to convey a deep sense of loss and grief over someone or something that was important and is no longer there.
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Written by: GAVIN ROSSDALE
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