Folding Chair
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My feet are buried in the sand and there's a breeze
There's a shadow, you can't see my eyes
And the sea is just a wetter version of the skies
Let's get a silver bullet trailer and have a baby boy
I'll safety-pin his clothes all cool and you'll graffiti up his toys
I've got a perfect body, though sometimes I forget
Yes, they do, they do
Now I've been sitting on this abandoned beach for years
Waiting for the salty water to cover up my ears
But every time the tide come in to take me home
I get scared, and I'm sitting here alone
Dreaming of the dolphin song
Maybe one day you will understand
I don't want nothing from you but to sweetly hold your hand
Till that day just please don't be so down
Don't make frowns, you silly clown
Just come and open up your folding chair next to me
My feet are buried in the sand and there's a breeze
There's a shadow, you can't see my eyes
And the waves are just a frothier version of the skies
There's a shadow, you can't see my eyes
There's a shadow, you can't see my eyes, eyes
In "Folding Chair," Regina Spektor describes a lazy day at the beach with her lover. She invites him to come and sit next to her in a folding chair with feet buried in the sand and enjoy the gentle coastal breeze as the waves roll by. She imagines a future with him, where they live in a silver bullet trailer and have a baby boy. They'll dress him in cool-look clothes and graffiti his toys. Regina loves her body, and sometimes she forgets how perfect it is, but her mascara catches her sweat.
However, despite the calm and pleasurable surroundings, Regina reveals a darker side of her thoughts. She admits to waiting on this deserted beach for years, hoping for the salty water to cover up her ears and take her home. Yet, every time the tide comes in, she gets scared and remains alone, only wishing for the dolphin song to comfort her. She depends on her lover's warm company and gentle touch. Regina implores him to stop being so down and to come and sit with her because in the end, time is too precious to waste over unimportant things.
"Folding Chair" is a poignant and catchy song that reflects on the various facets of human emotions. It's a mix of beauty, longing, pain, and love. Regina Spektor's quirky and unique voice adds a charming element to the song, which is sure to linger in one's head after hearing it for the first time.
Line by Line Meaning
Come and open up your folding chair next to me
Join me in this moment, let's enjoy the natural beauty of this place while we sit together.
My feet are buried in the sand and there's a breeze
I'm feeling grounded and connected to the earth around me as the wind blows gently against my skin.
There's a shadow, you can't see my eyes
I'm hiding some part of myself from you, perhaps because I'm afraid of being vulnerable or judged.
And the sea is just a wetter version of the skies
The water is an extension of the sky, they are both part of the same natural world and can be admired in the same way.
Let's get a silver bullet trailer and have a baby boy
I have a desire to build a life with you, to create a family and grow old together.
I'll safety-pin his clothes all cool and you'll graffiti up his toys
We will work together to raise our child in a way that is uniquely ours, while still keeping them safe and loved.
I've got a perfect body, though sometimes I forget
Despite my insecurities, I am happy with who I am and confident in my own skin.
I've got a perfect body cause my eyelashes catch my sweat
I appreciate the small things that make me who I am, even if they're not traditionally seen as 'perfect.'
Now I've been sitting on this abandoned beach for years
I've been stuck in the same place, waiting for something to change or for someone to come into my life.
Waiting for the salty water to cover up my ears
I have been hopeful that something will change and wash away the stress and worry in my life.
But every time the tide come in to take me home
When life presents me with opportunities for change or growth, I often feel scared and resistant to taking them.
I get scared, and I'm sitting here alone
These fears and anxieties have left me feeling isolated, even when I'm surrounded by natural beauty.
Dreaming of the dolphin song
Despite my fears, I still hold onto hope and dreams of something magical or transformative.
Maybe one day you will understand
I hope that someday you will understand my fears and insecurities, and still love me anyway.
I don't want nothing from you but to sweetly hold your hand
All I really want is to feel close to you and share moments of intimacy together.
Till that day just please don't be so down
Until we can find that connection, I hope that you will stay positive and not let life get you down.
Don't make frowns, you silly clown
I want you to know that I'm still here for you, and that I care about your happiness and well-being.
And the waves are just a frothier version of the skies
Like the water and sky before, the movement and patterns in the waves can be appreciated in the same way as natural beauty.
There's a shadow, you can't see my eyes
Like before, I'm still hiding some part of myself from you, even as we enjoy the moment together.
There's a shadow, you can't see my eyes, eyes
This final repetition reinforces the idea that there are parts of ourselves that we keep hidden or private from even those closest to us.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: REGINA SPEKTOR
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This has got to be one of her best concerts she's ever done. She sings so ridiculously well that even autotune couldn't improve her voice.
Jezza Lenko
Right! I came here to write that!
cam rellim
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IDon'tNeedAName
I like the live versions way more than tje studio versions, actually
VivfiedVictoria
I know it may seem frivolous, but the lyrics that really caught me when I heard this song was, "I've hot a perfect body, but sometimes I forget. I've got a perfect body cause my eyelashes catch my sweat." I often feel down on myself for stupid reasons, like not having a Sports Illustrated cover girl type body, but we should just be grateful for having healthy, functioning bodies. We forget how amazing it is just to be alive and well.
Tahirih
never though id hear someone bark like a dolphin/sea lion in a song and make it work.
such a fan
Rani Sam
Jajajaj 😂
Jezza Lenko
I was gonna say! "Walrus song or?
Joe Mo
@Se Bo 100% noticed that also.
Se Bo
Couldn't agree more. Did you notice they didn't show her face during making those sounds? No appropriate mimics of a pretty woman's face for marketing I guess.