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New Slang Lyrics & Meanings: Gold teeth and a curse for this town were all in my mouth / Only, I don't know how they got out, dear / Turn me back into the pet I was when we met / I was happier then with no mind-set / / And if you took to me like a gull takes to the wind / Well, I'd 'a jumped from my trees / And I'd a danced like the king of the eyesores / And the rest of our lives would 'a ...
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Kissing the Lipless Lyrics & Meanings: Called to see if your...
- Australia Lyrics
The Shins continue to amaze me. Some of the most amazing...
- Sleeping Lessons Lyrics
The Shins singer then ask you to "Just put yourself in my...
- Phantom Limb Lyrics
Phantom Limb Lyrics & Meanings: Foals in winter coats /...
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The Shins is an American indie rock band centered around James Mercer.The band formed in 1997, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States as a side project of Mercer (previously of Blue Roof Dinner) and drummer Jesse Sandoval, who were both members of Flake Music. The band's original lineup was Mercer
The title does not appear in the lyrics to this song. A "phantom limb" is a sensation that your arm or leg is still there even when it has been amputated. It makes a great metaphor for odd disconnect. The video for this song features The Shins and children acting out dramatizations of the stories of Joan of Arc, the Spanish conquest of the ...
Initially the protagonist does not understand the world and feels cold, lonely, scary and above all very depressed. Then out of nowhere, Boom! a short glimpse into whatever lies beyond all that depression (the warm stone). Suddenly, the protagonist is thrown into bliss and all his depression disappears (tied to a brick).
Dec 21, 2023 · In the intricate tapestry of modern rock, The Shins stand out with their poetic riddles and whimsical storytelling, perfectly encapsulated in their seminal track 'New Slang'. The song is a hauntingly beautiful ballad that captures the complexity of the human condition through its cryptic lyrics and melancholic cadence.
Feb 12, 2024 · The lyrics of “New Slang” reflect Mercer’s desire for a return to innocence and a simpler existence, free from the burdens and expectations that come with adulthood and professional ambition. The imagery and metaphors used in the song—such as gold teeth symbolizing valuable yet burdensome experiences, and the curse representing the ...
Jan 16, 2024 · Hidden within the melodic intricacies and the soft, almost ethereal delivery of The Shins, lies the cryptic poetry of 'Your Algebra'—a track that has intrigued and bemused listeners since its release. The song’s compact composition offers a kaleidoscope of interpretation, urging fans to delve into a deeper existential dissection.
