Nevada
The Minor Times Lyrics
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Searching for a ghost that walks the fine line between hollywood and black eyes. neon candlelight. this doesn't feel right. end it. with all the glamour of a death rattle. air is not safe. i'll keep you in this glass case forever. but muscles atrophy, and the mood is broken. and all this panic is a perfectly timed lie.
Do you know me? do you know who i am? do you know the kind of lifestyle afforded to me by this face? california beautiful is panic. STOP THE PANIC.
They'll know if they hear the crack in your voice and smell the chloroform. patsy cline screaming from a broken radio. i tried. i'm trying to be as frightening as possible. but one thing keeps leading to another. and passion is lost in the echoes of car alarms. in a town of images. 'they can't touch her', he said. i'm invisible. tonight.
The Minor Times's song Nevada is a commentary on the seductive and deceptive nature of fame and glamour. The lyrics depict a scene in which a man and a woman are disposing of trash, discussing the lure of the Hollywood lifestyle. The woman is described as being "electric," excited by the prospect of a new mistake or some kind of "wonderful." The man, however, is skeptical, feeling that the air is "not safe" and that they should "stop the panic" of trying to chase after stardom.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of unease and danger lurking beneath the surface. The singer warns that the pursuit of fame can lead to a loss of passion and a sense of invisibility. He mentions the fear of being discovered as a fraud, of hearing the cracks in your voice and smelling the chloroform. The reference to Patsy Cline's music adds to the sense of danger and loss, suggesting that when someone is consumed by the image of glamour and fame, art and authenticity can become lost in the echoes of car alarms.
Overall, Nevada is a scathing commentary on the destructive and potentially deadly nature of the Hollywood lifestyle. It warns of the false promises of glamour and the dangers of losing oneself in the quest for fame.
Line by Line Meaning
this time of year always gets to me
He felt emotional and nostalgic at this time of year.
he said, as he pulled the last trash bag from his car trunk.
He spoke while completing a mundane task.
she was electric tonight.
She was full of energy and excitement.
buzzing like a transistor from her new staples.
She was vibrating with energy, like an electronic device.
glamour.
There was an aura of glamour and sophistication.
burning billboards.
The city was full of bright and colorful advertisements.
romance.
There was a feeling of passionate love or excitement.
a new mistake.
Something new and exciting, but possibly dangerous, was happening.
some kind of wonterful.
Something was both wonderful and ominous.
in the patchwork constructed by pipes in basement apartments.
The city was full of makeshift, cramped living spaces.
Searching for a ghost that walks the fine line between hollywood and black eyes.
Looking for something elusive that combines the glamour of Hollywood with the harsh reality of violence.
neon candlelight.
The city was full of artificial, brightly colored lights.
this doesn't feel right.
The situation is uncomfortable and possibly dangerous.
end it.
The singer wants to stop what is happening.
with all the glamour of a death rattle.
Even though the situation seems glamorous, it is actually deadly.
air is not safe.
Breathing is difficult or dangerous.
i'll keep you in this glass case forever.
The artist wants to preserve something or someone, even if it means trapping them.
but muscles atrophy, and the mood is broken.
Things change and energy fades over time, making the situation less ideal.
and all this panic is a perfectly timed lie.
The singer believes that the chaos and danger around them is orchestrated or even fake.
Do you know me? do you know who i am?
The artist is questioning their identity or how well they are known.
do you know the kind of lifestyle afforded to me by this face?
The artist believes that their appearance grants them certain privileges or lifestyle choices.
california beautiful is panic.
Being beautiful in California can be stressful or anxiety-inducing.
STOP THE PANIC.
The singer wants to end the fear and chaos around them.
They'll know if they hear the crack in your voice and smell the chloroform.
The artist fears being discovered or caught in a dangerous situation.
patsy cline screaming from a broken radio.
The environment is noisy and unsettling, with even the music being distorted or broken.
i tried. i'm trying to be as frightening as possible.
The singer is attempting to intimidate or scare someone.
but one thing keeps leading to another.
Every action or event creates a chain reaction of more problems.
and passion is lost in the echoes of car alarms.
The energy or excitement of the situation is drowned out by mundane or stressful sounds.
in a town of images.
The environment is superficial and focused on appearance or perception.
'they can't touch her', he said.
Someone believes they are invincible or untouchable.
i'm invisible. tonight.
The singer feels ignored or unnoticed in the current situation.
Contributed by Jake F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.