Sarah, besides having an extra rib, was raised by a free-spirited single mom in such exotic locales as the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco, near a nudist colony in the Mountains of Santa Cruz, and in metropolitan New York City . She has integrated the bohemian lifestyle into her own personal take on life, channeling it into her soulful singing.
Jonathan came to music from a different scene: although a life-long musician, he's been academician working in evolutionary biology, climatology, human genetics, Internet development and biostatistics,
where he nurtured his attention for detail and a passion for invention. Together, they make organic, lush, rich, and innovative music that defies genres and expectations. They break free from the norm while
being a pleasure to simply listen to.
Parachute
Two Loons For Tea Lyrics
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Paper-thin
She feels so large up there
Looking down at them
Oh, fire up the forgiving
You, are you dead or living?
Another day, another fifteen cents
You never tell her
What she needs to hear
Just keep her guessing
You fill her up with doubt and fear
Oh, fire up the forgiving
You, are you dead or living?
Another day, another fifteen cents
Where is my tiger, he's over the fence
You, with your loud pride
Mixed with Haitian rum
You with your sidestepping
The decay of your love
You sit and smoke with a stranger
Don't stay too long
I know that you said she was crazy
But you needed someone
Oh, fire up the forgiving
You, are you dead or living?
Another day, another fifteen cents
Where is my tiger, he's over the fence
The first stanza of Two Loons For Tea's "Parachute" describes a woman who wants to soar using a seemingly fragile parachute, which is described as paper-thin. She feels incredibly powerful and large up in the air, looking down on everyone below. The chorus then begins with the phrase "fire up the forgiving," which alludes to the idea of letting go and forgiving oneself or others. The question "you, are you dead or living?" adds to the overall feeling of introspection and reflection. The chorus concludes with "another day, another fifteen cents, where is my tiger, he's over the fence," which creates a sense of detachment from reality, as if the singer is struggling to remain grounded.
The second stanza shifts the focus to a relationship, with the lines "you never tell her what she needs to hear, just keep her guessing, you fill her up with doubt and fear." These lines suggest a disconnect between the singer and their partner. The chorus repeats once again, adding to the feeling of longing for redemption and forgiveness. The third stanza describes someone with "loud pride mixed with Haitian rum," suggesting a person who is confident and perhaps a little reckless. The line "you with your sidestepping the decay of your love" hints at a relationship that is deteriorating, but the singer is trying to avoid the reality of it. The stanza concludes with "you sit and smoke with a stranger, don't stay too long," further emphasizing the singer's detachment from the world around them.
Overall, "Parachute" is a song about detachment and introspection. The singer seems to be struggling with their own sense of self, as well as their relationships with others. The use of imagery throughout the song, such as the parachute and tiger, creates a dream-like quality that adds to the sense of detachment.
Line by Line Meaning
She wants to glide in a parachute
She desires to feel free like a bird, floating in the air with a paper-thin parachute.
Paper-thin
The parachute is as thin as paper, fragile and delicate, but she trusts it to hold her.
She feels so large up there
While up in the air, she feels grand, important, and significant.
Looking down at them
As she glides through the sky, she gazes down at those below, observing the world from a new perspective.
Oh, fire up the forgiving
Ignite the ability to pardon and let go of the past's wrongs.
You, are you dead or living?
Questioning their existence, whether they are present or merely drifting through life.
Another day, another fifteen cents
A phrase used to describe a mundane daily routine, lacking any excitement or passion.
Where is my tiger, he's over the fence
Searching for something that may be out of reach, behind a barrier or a wall.
You never tell her
You fail to communicate to her.
What she needs to hear
You aren't saying what she needs to hear which leads to misunderstandings and confusion.
Just keep her guessing
You like to leave her uncertain and unsure of what to believe or expect.
You fill her up with doubt and fear
Your actions only add to her anxiety and unease, causing her to question herself and her surroundings.
You, with your loud pride
You display your arrogance, overly confident and assertive at times.
Mixed with Haitian rum
Possibly a reference to a drink recipe, but also suggests that your pride is infused with a sense of recklessness.
You with your sidestepping
You avoid facing problems or taking responsibility, instead of deflecting or deflecting blame.
The decay of your love
Your love is deteriorating, breaking down, and falling apart.
You sit and smoke with a stranger
You spend time with someone you don't know well, prioritizing distractions over meaningful connections.
Don't stay too long
Implying that engaging with people only superficially will lead to shallow and temporary results.
I know that you said she was crazy
Acknowledging that you previously discredited someone's feelings and dismissed them as insane.
But you needed someone
Despite being dismissive, you craved a human connection and someone to be with.
Oh, fire up the forgiving
Once again, encouraging the act of forgiving and letting go of past mistakes and pain.
You, are you dead or living?
Reiterating the question of whether you are truly living or just existing.
Another day, another fifteen cents
Emphasizing the dull, monotonous nature of everyday life.
Where is my tiger, he's over the fence
A repetition of the previous line, serving as a metaphor for searching for something unattainable.
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