Discover the poetic beauty in ‘Beetle in the Box’ by Admiral Fallow. This lyric breakdown takes you on a journey through the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and the story they aim to tell. From clever metaphors to evocative imagery, we delve into the nuances that make this song a lyrical masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of Admiral Fallow or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
Hold your tongue the unwilling and the safe
Make your mark in your own tiny way
Your own miniature firework display for one
Fear of facing the shadow on the shore
Tied in knots and hung out on the backdoor
The ‘boy-done-good’ thoughts of valour and the all for one
It’s the beetle in the box that shakes in your hands
And it’s formed out of feelings I don’t understand
They’re mapped in the gaps and the spaces between
The worry of bearing the ghost in the machine
I eat your words and you mark my mistakes
We set the dictionary up to fail
The work of poets is a vapour we exhale it’s gone
Fleeting fondness is a flicker in your frown
Spilling out in adjectives and nouns
A mess of letters once it’s chewed and swallowed down all gone
It’s the beetle in the box that shakes in your hands
And it’s formed out of feelings I don’t understand
They’re mapped in the gaps and the spaces between
The worry of bearing the ghost in the machine
How do you feel pain?
(Tremors through the floor)
How do you hear sound?
(Tapping on the walls)
I wish I could feel it all
It’s the beetle in the box that shakes in your hands
And it’s formed out of feelings I don’t understand
They’re mapped in the gaps and the spaces between
The worry of bearing the ghost in the machine