Mr. Sanity
White Apple Tree Lyrics


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The sex is gone
The nights are cold
And you are right where you need to be
Some insignificant retreat
The spectrum of complacency
My televised transparency
The listless dreams of Sanity
I'll never let you go
I'll never let you go
Oh

The yellow cab
Your faithful hand
Calming my uncertainties
Of idiotic policies
The southwest sun
The ocean breeze
Should call for slightly shorter sleeves
A vibrant hue of Sanity

I'll never let you go




I'll never let you go
Oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics within White Apple Tree's song "Mr. Sanity" convey a sense of dissatisfaction and disconnection within the singer's intimate relationship. The first lines, "The sex is gone, the nights are cold," indicate a perceived lack of passion and intimacy with their partner. However, the following lines provide a sense of acceptance and resignation, with the line "And you are right where you need to be" indicating a recognition that their partner is content with the current state of the relationship.


The lyrics "The spectrum of complacency, my televised transparency, the listless dreams of Sanity" suggest a feeling of stagnation and boredom in the singer's life. The idea of being "televised" speaks to a sense of being constantly watched or monitored, while "listless dreams" implies a lack of direction or purpose. Overall, the singer seems to be struggling with feelings of apathy and a lack of fulfillment in both their relationship and their life in general.


Despite these feelings, the chorus states "I'll never let you go, oh" indicating a commitment to their partner and perhaps a sense of fear or discomfort at the idea of being alone. The lyrics "The yellow cab, your faithful hand, calming my uncertainties" suggest that the singer relies on their partner for emotional comfort and stability, even if they are not completely satisfied with the relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

The sex is gone
The physical intimacy in the relationship has faded away.


The nights are cold
The emotional warmth and closeness in the relationship has vanished.


And you are right where you need to be
Despite the troubles in the relationship, you are still in a place where you belong and feel comfortable.


Some insignificant retreat
A place of escape that is not important or memorable.


The spectrum of complacency
The range of being too comfortable and unchallenged in the relationship.


My televised transparency
My honesty and openness about my feelings and thoughts in the relationship, as if it were broadcasted on TV.


The listless dreams of Sanity
The dull and unfulfilling aspirations of maintaining normality and sanity in the relationship.


I'll never let you go
I will continue to hold on to this relationship despite its flaws and troubles.


The yellow cab
A taxi cab that is colored yellow.


Your faithful hand
Your reliable touch and comfort that I can always rely on.


Calming my uncertainties
Soothing the doubts and worries that I have about the relationship.


Of idiotic policies
The nonsensical and illogical rules and regulations that dictate the relationship.


The southwest sun
The sun shining from the southwest direction.


The ocean breeze
The refreshing wind coming from the ocean.


Should call for slightly shorter sleeves
The weather is warm enough to not require long sleeves.


A vibrant hue of Sanity
A lively and colorful expression of maintaining normalcy and sanity in the relationship.


I'll never let you go
I will continue to hold on to this relationship despite its flaws and troubles.




Lyrics © Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RYAN LAWHON

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