Trolle Siebenhaar are Copenhagen musicians Ane Trolle and Pato Siebenhaar
The Yard
Trolle Siebenhaar Lyrics
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Down by the rails, down in the yard
Down by the rails, down in the yard
Down by the rails, down in the yard
Better watch you stay or you might get scarred
Try and run away, you won't get far
Listen to the rails, get the canvas down,
That's how it goes in the yard
That's how it goes in the yard
Pick up the key with the can in his hands,
Spraying words on the wall only he understands,
Only he understands
Pick up the key with the can in his hands,
Spraying words on the wall only he understands,
Only he understands
Take a chance, eleven's by
Sacrifice or you won't get far
Big clock ticking
Time is whole
Run on home before you drop
That's how it goes in the yard
That's how it goes in the yard
Pick up the key with the can in his hands,
Spraying words on the wall only he understands,
Only he understands
Pick up the key with the can in his hands,
Spraying words on the wall only he understands,
Only he understands
Down by the rails, down in the yard
Down by the rails, down in the yard
Silence taking over, moon shine bright
Colors meld together, gleams glide
Adrenaline rush grows your mind
Burner's taking over, look so fine
That's how we burn out the yard
That's how we burn out the yard
That's how we burn out the yard
That's how we burn out the yard
Pick up the key with the can in his hands,
Spraying words on the wall only he understands,
Only he understands
Pick up the key with the can in his hands,
Spraying words on the wall only he understands,
Only he understands
Pick up the key with the can in his hands,
Spraying words on the wall only he understands,
Only he understands
Pick up the key with the can in his hands,
Spraying words on the wall only he understands,
Only he understands
The lyrics to Trolle Siebenhaar's "The Yard" paint a vivid picture of an underground, graffiti-filled world down by the railway tracks. The singer warns the listener to be careful, as danger lurks in this risky environment. The graffiti artist picks up his can of spray paint and uses it to create words on the walls that no one else can understand. The singer then urges the listener to take a chance and make a sacrifice if they want to succeed. Time is ticking, and they must run on home before they drop. The final verse describes the adrenaline rush of burning out the yard and leaving behind a colorful, gleaming world. The repeated motif of picking up the key with the can in his hands emphasizes the power and importance of the graffiti artist in this hidden world.
Line by Line Meaning
Down by the rails, down in the yard
The location is specified where events will happen
Better watch you stay or you might get scarred
Advice is given about a dangerous situation
Try and run away, you won't get far
There are consequences for attempts to escape
Listen to the rails, get the canvas down,
Instructions are provided for preparation
If somebody sees you, head on the ground.
There is a need for stealth to avoid detection and punishment
That's how it goes in the yard
A statement is made about the typical workings of the location
Pick up the key with the can in his hands,
A person is described engaging in an act of rebellion
Spraying words on the wall only he understands,
The form of rebellion is explained as graffiti
Only he understands
The meaning and significance of the graffiti is limited to the creator
Take a chance, eleven's by
An opportunity is presented
Sacrifice or you won't get far
There is a requirement for risk and sacrifice to achieve success
Big clock ticking
Time is an important factor
Time is whole
Time is a valuable resource that must be used wisely
Run on home before you drop
A warning is given to avoid exhaustion or injury
That's how we burn out the yard
The process of burning graffiti is described
Silence taking over, moon shine bright
The setting is described as nighttime
Colors meld together, gleams glide
The colors and patterns of graffiti are observed
Adrenaline rush grows your mind
The excitement and thrill of rebellion is felt
Burner's taking over, look so fine
The process of creating graffiti is described as empowering and aesthetically pleasing
Pick up the key with the can in his hands,
The act of rebellion is repeated with emphasis
Spraying words on the wall only he understands,
The unconventional and exclusive nature of graffiti is emphasized
Only he understands
The identity and perspective of the artist is significant in understanding the meaning of the graffiti
Contributed by Alexandra C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.