Sun Room
j. irvín dally Lyrics


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Step lightly on the ground, we jog but we don't make a sound.
Dressed for the weather we're wearing thick, full sweaters.
Arpeggio on the strings that tie my thoughts to me.
Running deeper in the woods, treading blood on our feet.
We got nowhere else to be.
Creepin' around before it gets dark and we can't find our way back.
There we were, caught burying the body, we asked you to lie.
Tell me a child is born in the place of the former one.
I cannot explain my recent tame and sane reaction.




Hiding things from myself, are you really leaving for New York without me?
We march fools in fives and we dance all night.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to J. Irvin Dally's song SUN ROOM seem to depict a group of people heading out into the woods, perhaps to escape the trappings of modern society and immerse themselves in nature. The opening lines suggest a sense of stealth and secrecy, as the group moves quietly and carefully through the woods. The reference to dressing for the weather and wearing thick sweaters suggests that they are well-prepared for the journey ahead.


As the song progresses, the lyrics become more cryptic and open to interpretation. The line "arpeggio on the strings that tie my thoughts to me" suggests a sense of introspection or self-examination, as if the group is grappling with some kind of internal conflict or confusion. The mention of treading blood on their feet could also be interpreted as a nod to the scars and wounds that come with any substantial journey, whether it be physical or emotional.


Line by Line Meaning

Step lightly on the ground, we jog but we don't make a sound.
Moving quietly and with purpose, not wanting to draw attention to ourselves.


Dressed for the weather we're wearing thick, full sweaters.
Properly prepared for the elements, bundled up in warm clothing.


Arpeggio on the strings that tie my thoughts to me.
Playing music that echoes the emotions and memories within me.


Running deeper in the woods, treading blood on our feet.
Venturing further into unknown territory, accepting the physical toll and risks involved.


We got nowhere else to be.
Fully committed to the path we have chosen, with no alternative options or distractions.


Creepin' around before it gets dark and we can't find our way back.
Moving cautiously and discreetly, aware of the potential danger of getting lost in the darkness.


There we were, caught burying the body, we asked you to lie.
Recalling a past event of wrongdoing that required deception and secrecy.


Tell me a child is born in the place of the former one.
Expressing a desire or hope for renewal, growth, and positive change in a problematic or stagnant situation.


I cannot explain my recent tame and sane reaction.
Acknowledging a shift in behavior or attitude that is unexpected or difficult to articulate.


Hiding things from myself, are you really leaving for New York without me?
Denying or avoiding uncomfortable truths or realities, experiencing anxiety about potential separation from another person.


We march fools in fives and we dance all night.
Embracing a carefree and joyful spirit, enjoying the moment and ritual of communal celebration.




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