Primitive Painters
The Felt Lyrics
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I hold out but there's no way of being what I want to be
Dragons blow fire angels fly spirits wither in the air
I'm just me I can't deny I'm neither here, there nor anywhere
[Chorus]
Oh you should see my trail of disgrace,
It's enough to scare the whole human race
It's enough to scare the whole human race
I don't care about this life, they say there'll be another one
Defeatist attitude I know will you be sorry when I've gone
Primitive painters are ships floating on an empty sea
Gathering in galleries were stallions of imagery
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Primitive Painters by The Felt depict a sense of longing to be different and to live a life that is strange, almost as if it is a conspiracy. The singer wishes they could be what they truly desire, but they feel trapped and unable to break out of their own limitations. The lines "dragons blow fire angels fly spirits wither in the air" create an eerie, almost fantastical atmosphere that emphasizes the singer's desire for change.
The chorus of the song "oh you should see my trail of disgrace, it's enough to scare the whole human race" suggests that the singer has made mistakes in their life that have impacted them deeply. They feel ashamed of their actions and believe that they are enough to cause fear amongst others. The line "primitive painters are ships floating on an empty sea" represents the idea that art, like ships, is adrift on its own, and its true meaning is open to interpretation.
Overall, the song highlights the human desire for change and the struggle to break away from the ordinary. The singer feels that their life is not what they want it to be, and they long for something different, something strange, and unusual.
Line by Line Meaning
I just wish my life could be as strange as a conspiracy
I desire a life as exciting and enigmatic as a secret plot
I hold out but there's no way of being what I want to be
I struggle to achieve my aspirations, but it seems futile
Dragons blow fire angels fly spirits wither in the air
In this fantastical world, mythical creatures and ethereal beings coexist with fade away spirits
I'm just me I can't deny I'm neither here, there nor anywhere
I exist but feel disconnected from my surroundings or any particular place
Oh you should see my trail of disgrace,
It's enough to scare the whole human race
Oh you should see my trail of disgrace,
It's enough to scare the whole human race
My life choices and experiences have been shameful and alarming
I don't care about this life, they say there'll be another one
I am indifferent to this existence, believing in the possibility of an afterlife
Defeatist attitude I know will you be sorry when I've gone
I acknowledge my negative mindset but question if anyone will regret my absence
Primitive painters are ships floating on an empty sea
Artists with basic techniques still have artistic value despite lacking refinement
Gathering in galleries were stallions of imagery
These creators are showcased in galleries and museums, displaying an unruly abundance of imaginative works
Oh you should see my trail of disgrace,
It's enough to scare the whole human race
Oh you should see my trail of disgrace,
It's enough to scare the whole human race
My life choices and experiences have been shameful and alarming
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DEEBANK, HAYWARD
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