Hotel Song
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Come into my world I've got to show
Show, show you
Come into my bed
I've got to know
Know, know you
[Chorus]
But I wake up in fear
You will never be my...
You will never be my fool
Will never be my fool
Floaters in my eyes
Wake up in a hotel room
Cigarettes and lies
I am a child; it's too soon
[Chorus]
A little bag of cocaine
A little bag of cocaine
So who's the girl wearing my dress?
I figured out her number
Inside a paper napkin
But I don't know her address; I wade downstairs
The porter smiles to me a smile
I've bought
With a couple of gold coins
A sign that I've been caught
I have dreams of Orca whales and owls
But I wake up in fear
You will never be my...
You will never be my dear
Will never be my dear, dear friend
Dear, dear friend, dear, dear friend
A little bag of cocaine
A little bag of cocaine
So who's the girl wearing my dress?
I figured out her number
Inside a paper napkin
But I don't know her address
Come in, come in
Come into my world I've got to show
Show, show you
Come into my bed
I've got to know
Know, know you
I have dreams of Orca whales and owls
But I wake up in fear
You will never be my...
You will never be my dear
Will never be my dear, dear friend
Dear, dear friend, dear, dear friend
"Hotel Song" by Regina Spektor is a captivating piece of music that tells a tale of a woman who seems to be seeking companionship and comfort from somebody but is ultimately left feeling abandoned and alone. The song is narrated by Regina, who invites a special someone into her world to show them her vulnerability and let them know her fears while expressing her desire for them to love her. She talks about having dreams of Orca whales and owls, which represent her subconscious fears, but waking up in fear, indicating that she feels unsafe and insecure in her life.
The lyrics also mention that Regina wakes up in a hotel room with "floaters in my eyes." This could allude to the previous night's drinking and drug use, as she mentions having a "little bag of cocaine." The mention of a girl wearing her dress could signify Regina's loss of identity or self-worth, further enhanced by her not knowing the girl's address. She is lost and unsure of herself, and the only comfort she can find is in the fleeting moments with the gold coins' porter, whose smile is a facade.
Overall, "Hotel Song" is a melancholic reflection on the fleeting, lonely moments in life that leave us searching for something more with an upbeat rhythm and melody that creates a familiar stirrings within.
Line by Line Meaning
Come in, come in
I invite you to join me in my world
Come into my world I've got to show
I want to share with you all the things I've experienced
Show, show you
I'm eager to demonstrate and prove myself to you
Come into my bed
I want to be intimate with you, both physically and emotionally
I've got to know
I want to understand and connect with you on a deeper level
I have dreams of Orca whales and owls
I have aspirations and hopes that are vast and complex
But I wake up in fear
Despite my dreams, I am troubled and anxious
You will never be my...
I am guarded and unwilling to fully trust you
You will never be my fool
I won't allow you to manipulate or take advantage of me
Floaters in my eyes
I see things differently, with a unique perspective
Wake up in a hotel room
I find myself in unfamiliar and possibly uncomfortable surroundings
Cigarettes and lies
There are negative influences and deception in my life
I am a child; it's too soon
I feel vulnerable and unprepared for the challenges I face
A little bag of cocaine
I have unhealthy coping mechanisms or vices
So who's the girl wearing my dress?
I am confused and uncertain about my own identity and place in the world
I figured out her number
I've solved one mystery, but there are still more questions to answer
Inside a paper napkin
The answer was hidden in plain sight or in a disposable place
But I don't know her address
I am still searching for answers and direction
The porter smiles to me a smile
Even those who serve me are being insincere or manipulative
I've bought with a couple of gold coins
I have power and ability to influence others with wealth
A sign that I've been caught
My actions and choices have consequences
Will never be my dear
I am distant and detached from others emotionally
Will never be my dear, dear friend
I don't anticipate developing close relationships, at least not anytime soon
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: REGINA SPEKTOR
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