Nocturnal Koreans
WireHQ Lyrics


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I dressed and I showered
Before I awoke
I was fit for one purpose
I was going for broke
I brushed out my trail
Concealed my advance
Changing wheels often
There'd be no second chance

Do you think you are able
Of finding your way?

Do you think you are able
Of finding your way?

Bipolar opps met
Under sodium lamps
Five miles out from
The runaway ramp
Drug impaired drivers
Lost in the woods
Believe sea-burnt nurses
Never tasted so good!

Um-um-um-um-um-um
Um-um-um-um-um!

Do you think you are able
Of finding your way?

Do you think you are able
Of finding your way?

Nocturnal Koreans
Are walking the halls
They missed their connection
They're climbing the walls
Cracker barrel kids
And their cracker barrel folks
Beavis and Butthead...
Thro' their cracker barrel jokes!

Her-her-her-her-her-her
Her-her-her-her-her

Her-her-her-her-her-her
Her-her-her-her-her

Do you think you are able
Of finding your way?





Do you think you are able
Of finding your way?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Nocturnal Koreans" by WireHQ are cryptic and metaphorical, but seem to convey the message of feeling lost and out of control in a fast-paced world. The opening lines suggest that the singer is already dressed and showered before waking up, indicating a sense of urgency and a readiness to face the unpredictable challenges of the day. The phrase "going for broke" further emphasizes this idea of taking risks and pushing oneself to the limit. The following lines describe the singer's attempt to navigate a difficult path, "changing wheels often" to avoid any mistakes or missteps. The repeated question "Do you think you are able of finding your way?" amplifies the sense of doubt and uncertainty, as if the singer is trying to convince themselves that they are capable of handling whatever comes their way.


The middle verses introduce a new set of images, that of "bipolar ops" meeting under "sodium lamps," suggesting a covert, possibly criminal operation. The reference to "drug-impaired drivers lost in the woods" adds to the feeling of chaos and danger, while the line "sea-burnt nurses never tasted so good" is ambiguous but could suggest that even those in the medical profession are not immune to the allure of danger and illicit behavior. The repeated "um-um-um" and "her-her-her" phrases seem to function as a sort of chorus, adding to the overall sense of confusion and disorientation.


Line by Line Meaning

I dressed and I showered
I got ready for the day


Before I awoke
Without realizing it was morning


I was fit for one purpose
I had a specific goal in mind


I was going for broke
I was risking everything to achieve my goal


I brushed out my trail
I covered my tracks


Concealed my advance
I didn't want anyone to know what I was doing


Changing wheels often
I used different methods to avoid suspicion


There'd be no second chance
I knew failure was not an option


Do you think you are able Of finding your way?
Do you trust your instincts to guide you?


Bipolar opps met Under sodium lamps
Two opposing sides met in a tense environment


Five miles out from The runaway ramp
Far away from a safe exit


Drug impaired drivers Lost in the woods
Drivers under the influence in a dangerous situation


Believe sea-burnt nurses Never tasted so good!
Desperation led to unlikely choices


Nocturnal Koreans Are walking the halls
People who are awake when they should be sleeping


They missed their connection They're climbing the walls
Feeling trapped and frustrated


Cracker barrel kids And their cracker barrel folks
Stereotypical, small-town Americans


Beavis and Butthead... Thro' their cracker barrel jokes!
Immature humor of some Americans


Her-her-her-her-her-her Her-her-her-her-her
The sound of forced laughter




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