Rock Music
s1e01. The Pixies Lyrics
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Ahhhhhhh
I'm already gone
Hey you know me
Encatuse, (someone told me it's Spanish for "and I know you?")
Your mouth's a mile away
Slag
The Pixies's song "Rock Music" from their 1990 album "Bossanova" opens with the repetition of the phrase "Your mouth's a mile away" which is repeated eight times, a clear indication of the overarching theme of the song, which seems to be about distance and interpersonal disconnection. The repetition creates a sense of urgency and sets the tone for the rest of the song. The next line "Ahhhhhhh I'm already gone" reinforces the idea of emotional distance, suggesting that the singer is already disengaged from the person they are addressing.
The line "Hey you know me" seems to be an attempt to bridge the gap between the singer and the person they are addressing. The word "Encatuse," which is described as Spanish for "and I know you," further emphasizes this idea of connection. However, the repeated phrase "Your mouth's a mile away" suggests that despite this connection, there is still a significant distance between the two people, perhaps even physical distance. The use of the word "slag" in the last line is a bit of a puzzle, but it could be interpreted as a derogatory term for someone who is perceived as being promiscuous or unattractive, adding an edge of aggression to the general tone of disconnection.
Line by Line Meaning
Your mouth's a mile away
I feel like we're distant and not communicating well
Your mouth's a mile away
I feel like we're not on the same page and you're not understanding me
Your mouth's a mile away
I feel like I'm talking to a wall and not being heard
Your mouth's a mile away
I feel like we're not connected and there's a gap between us
Your mouth's a mile away
I feel like you're not fully present and engaged in this conversation
Your mouth's a mile away
I feel like you're not expressing yourself clearly and it's creating confusion
Your mouth's a mile away
I feel like you're holding back and not being truthful with me
Your mouth's a mile away
I feel like you're indifferent and don't care about what I'm saying
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLES THOMPSON
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@PixiesOfficialTV
'Beneath the Eyrie', the new album out now. Listen here: https://Pixies.lnk.to/eyrieID
@cefq2373
Por allá he oído un canto, lo estoy escuchando, toca su flauta en su altar de flores el Tlatoani Ayocuan, ya te responde, ya te contesta, desde el interior de las flores Aquiauhtzin señor de Ayapango, ‽ Dónde vives, oh mi dios, dador de la vida?, yo a ti te busco, algunas veces yo poeta por ti estoy triste, aunque procuro alegrarte, aquí donde llueven las blancas flores, las blancas flores preciosas, en medio de la primavera, en la casa de las pinturas, yo solo procuro alegrarte, !oh vosotros que allá de Tlaxcala habéis venido a cantar al son de brillantes timbales, en el lugar de los atabales, flores fragantes, el señor Xicotencatl de Atizatlan, Camazochitzin, quienes se alegran con cantos y flores, aguardan la palabra del dios, ¡en todas partes está tu casa, dador de la vida!
@cefq2373
Cantares Mexicanos.
@philipgior3312
I feel this is an honor to be able to experience the creation of this album - keep grooving, you guys just rule!
@stevenmartinellimusic
Joey always gets a gold star in my book: major influence on my guitar playing! Awesome!
@SupervoidCinema
This is the best YouTube notification I ever received!
@michaelmaterne6179
Sure dude!!!
@jimsmiley1030
Yeah,one of the few bands the crowd craves new material!I set them down for years but always come back & ask myself wtf am I doing not still playing the newer/older & Frank's stuff
@pawelcitak83
So original I can recognize pixies after a couple of notes. Love the harmonics and the heart on a plate that pixies serve as usual!truly lovable band!
@nebu9786
They're the only rock band that I really love!