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Vacation Bible School
Tiny Moving Parts Lyrics
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I'll stray to the forest and build up a tree fort.
Out of the sticks that you've gave me,
by the river when I was young.
Self-respect, is such a strong word
I can't comprehend how many times i have tried it,
how many times i have lost it
but I don't dare ask for closure,
This passion is tough to compare,
with the courage of a polar bear,
and my body is nothing less then a fortress of lions.
Looks like the ventriloquist lacks his oxygen.
I hate to say this but it makes me happy that it makes you sad.
Honesty all pays off with open minds.
Honesty all pays off with open hearts.
I had a pet wolf until I needed a coat
"you gotta do what you gotta do!"
it is what it is.
I came with confidence
and left with emptiness
The first verse of Tiny Moving Parts's song "Vacation Bible School" has a sense of restlessness associated with the idea of home. The line "Home is no sense of comfort" suggests a feeling of being uncomfortable or not belonging in their own home. The singer then talks about his desire to escape to the forest and build a tree fort, representing a desire for isolation and a need for safety. The second part of the verse refers to the sticks that they were given as a child by the river, which could symbolize childhood memories and good times with family. However, it could also represent the idea that they were forced to make do with what they had, even if it wasn't ideal.
The second verse has more uplifting imagery, with the singer comparing their passion to the courage of a polar bear and their body to a fortress of lions. However, the line "Looks like the ventriloquist lacks his oxygen" suggests that there is something missing, maybe a sense of control or a loss of identity. The final line "I hate to say this but it makes me happy that it makes you sad" might suggest a sense of guilt or regret over causing pain to others.
The chorus is about the power of honesty, suggesting that it's the key to opening up minds and hearts. It then takes a dark turn with the lines "I had a pet wolf until I needed a coat" and the quote "you gotta do what you gotta do!" which suggest the idea of using others for personal gain or survival.
Overall, the song seems to convey a sense of confusion, isolation, and a search for identity and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Home is no sense of comfort
The singer feels out of place and has no comfort at home.
I'll stray to the forest and build up a tree fort.
The singer finds solace in nature and has built a tree fort as a safe haven.
Out of the sticks that you've gave me, by the river when I was young.
The singer reminisces about their childhood and the sticks they collected by the river.
Self-respect, is such a strong word
The artist struggles with the concept of self-respect.
I can't comprehend how many times i have tried it, how many times i have lost it
The artist has tried to have self-respect many times but failed.
But I don't dare ask for closure,
The singer cannot seek closure on their struggles.
I guess I can't tell anyone anything anymore.
The singer feels unable to confide in others.
This passion is tough to compare, with the courage of a polar bear, and my body is nothing less then a fortress of lions.
The artist is fiercely passionate and feels invincible.
Looks like the ventriloquist lacks his oxygen.
The artist perceives someone else's loss of control as they try to silence their voice.
I hate to say this but it makes me happy that it makes you sad.
The artist feels guilty but also pleasure in the other person's unhappiness.
Honesty all pays off with open minds.
The singer values honesty and open-mindedness.
Honesty all pays off with open hearts.
The artist believes honesty leads to open hearts and emotional well-being.
I had a pet wolf until I needed a coat
The singer had a wolf as a pet but had to sacrifice it for survival.
"you gotta do what you gotta do!" it is what it is.
The singer accepts the hard realities of life and sacrifices that need to be made.
I came with confidence and left with emptiness
The singer lost their confidence and is left feeling empty.
Contributed by Nicholas I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Home is no sense of comfort
I'll stray to the forest and build up a tree fort
Out of the sticks that you've gave me
By the river when I was young
Self-respect, is such a strong word
And I can't comprehend
How many times that I have tried it
How many times that I have lost it
Don't dare ask for closure
Well I guess I can't tell anyone anything anymore
This passion is tough to compare
With the courage of a polar bear
And my body is nothing less
Then a fortress of lions
Looks like the ventriloquist
Well he lacks his oxygen
I hate to say this but it makes me happy that it makes you sad
Honesty all pays off with open minds
Honesty all pays off with open hearts
I had a pet wolf until I needed a coat
"Well you gotta do what you gotta do!"
It is what it is
Well I had a pet wolf until I needed a coat
"You gotta do what you gotta do!"
It is what it is
I came with confidence
And I left with emptiness
Well I came with confidence
And I left with emptiness
Well I came with confidence
And I left with emptiness
Well I came with confidence
And I left with emptiness
@yungsnotrocket
Literally insane that they can play this good. Probably the greatest band ever
@twitchthepocket
bill's headphones fall off, dylan swallows his pick, and matt laughs at them both. great performance!
@chrismarquardt8749
Saw them live. It's amazing to see the energy that the lead singer gives off as he plays
@charles_moore9817
Holy crap, singing with guitar is already pretty hard but with tapping and these riffs!!, so much talent
@Cyberchase
Their bassist needs to more vocal stuff omggg
@XX-bo5pb
so talented. SO FREAKISHLY TALENTED
@VinniStyl3
2:04 is the one and only time Dylan has ever messed up on a song, I may be wrong but it’s fantastic
@Benzen96
wait he is not robot
@JordanKidwell
They're looking more and more dadish everyday. #tourdadgut
@codybarnett8832
I saw these guys with you blew it last year. I'm telling you seeing these guys live is so much fucking fells and energy. great fucking band and really cool guys as well