Poets
The Tragically Hip Lyrics

Spring starts when a heartbeat's pounding
The beginning of spring is felt when heartbeats can be felt and heard all around, signifying new life and vigour.

When the birds can be heard above the reckoning carts doing some final accounting
As the birds start chirping and singing, the town is busy with carts, signifying a new season and the finalisation of business for the year.

Lava flowing in Superfarmer's direction
Life can be unpredictable and can throw unexpected challenges in our direction, just like lava flowing towards Superfarmer.

He's been getting reprieve from the heat in the frozen food section, yeah
To find comfort and relief from the challenges, sometimes one has to take an unusual approach, like cooling down in the frozen food section of a store.

Don't tell me what the poets are doing
The poet is an enigmatic and mysterious being, and their art should not be explained or talked about.

Don't tell me that they're talking tough
Just because a poet writes with passion, conviction and authenticity, doesn't mean they are talking tough.

Don't tell me that they're anti-social
Although poets are often seen as reclusive and introverted, they still engage with society and the world.

Somehow not anti-social enough, that's right
Despite being perceived as anti-social, many poets are still involved enough with the world to have something meaningful to say.

And porn speaks to its splintered legions
Pornography caters to those who are fragmented and disconnected from their emotions and desires.

To the pink amid the withered cornstalks in them winter regions, yeah
Pornography appeals to people's desire for sex and intimacy, even during bleak and difficult times.

While aiming at the archetypal father
Pornography often portrays a patriarchal figure as the focus of desire and attention.

He said with such broad and tentative swipes why do you even bother?
The artist questions the motivations and intentions of those who consume pornography and engage with patriarchal tropes.

Those Himalayas of the mind
The poet's art can be vast and expansive, akin to the towering mountain range.

In the long grasses over time
The poet's art can be subtle and nuanced, like finding hidden secrets in the long grass over a long period of time.

On the street and the epitome of vague
Poets can be found anywhere, in the most visible and crowded places, yet their meaning and purpose can be elusive and difficult to understand.

Don't tell me how the universe is altered
Although poets can inspire and influence people, they are not to be credited with the power to alter the universe.

When you find out how he gets paid, alright
The true value of a poet's art cannot be measured simply by how they are financially compensated for it, or worse, exploited for their talents or creativity.

If there's nothing more that you need now
In a world filled with constant desires and wants, sometimes the simplest things are enough to satisfy us.

The lawn cut by bare breasted women
Even mundane activities can be made interesting and appealing by the presence of beauty and sensuality.

Beach bleached towels within reach for the women
The simple pleasures of a beach and a sunny day can bring joy and relaxation to women, just as the sight of the women bring joy to the artist.

Got to make it, that'll make it by swimming
Success and achievement can only come through hard work and persistence, much like having to swim to reach a destination.