'Squonk' se estrenó el . Este tema está incluido en el disco 'A Trick of the Tail'
LETRA
Squonk
Like father like son
Not flesh nor fish nor bone
A red rag hangs from an open mouth
Alive at both ends but a little dead in the middle
A tumbling and a bumbling he will go
All the King's horses and all the King's men
Could never put a smile on that face
He's a shy one, he's a sly one, wouldn't you be too?
Scared to be left all on his own
He hasn't a, hasn't a friend to play with the ugly duckling
The pressure on, the bubble will burst before our eyes
And all the while in perfect time
His tears are falling on the ground
But if you don't stand up, you don't stand a chance
You don't stand a chance
Go a little faster now
You might get there in time
Mirror mirror on the wall
His heart was broken long before he ever came to you
Stop your tears from falling
The trail they leave is very clear for all to see at night
All to see at night
They come out at night
In season of season
Oh, what's the difference when you don't know the reason
In one hand bread, the other a stone, no, no, no
The hunter enters the forest
But all are not huntsmen who blow the huntsman's horn
And by the look of this one you've not got much to fear
Here I am, I'm very fierce and frightening
I come to match my skill to yours
Now listen here, listen to me, don't you run away now
I am a friend, I'd really like to play with you
Making noises my little furry friend would make
I'll trick him, I'll kick him into my sack
You better watch out, you better watch out, hey
I've got you, I've got you
You'll never get away
Walking home that night
The sack across my back
The sound of sobbing on my shoulder
When suddenly it stopped
I opened up the sack, all that I had
A pool of bubbles and tears, just a pool of tears
Just a pool of tears
All in all you are a very dying race
Placing trust upon a cruel world
You never had the things you thought you should've had
And you'll not get them now
And all the while in [Incomprehensible] time
Your tears are falling on the ground
Oh, no, no, no, no, no
Significado de la letra
'Like father like son' describes a character who seems neither fully human nor animal, with an unsettling presence. Despite appearing alive, there is a sense of emptiness within. The song touches on themes of solitude and insecurity, portraying a figure who is shy and sly, possibly due to past hurts.
The lyrics evoke a sense of melancholy and isolation, with the character lacking friends or support. The pressure he feels is palpable, with the expectation that his façade will eventually falter. The imagery of tears falling reflects his inner turmoil and vulnerability.
The contrast between the character's exterior toughness and inner fragility is emphasized. He is wary yet yearning for connection, seeking a playmate but also prepared to deceive and capture. The refrain 'You don't stand a chance' conveys a sense of inevitability and resignation.
The theme of brokenness is further explored, with the character's heart already shattered before any encounters. The imagery of tears leaving a visible trail hints at the pain being worn on the surface. The night becomes a backdrop for hidden truths and inner struggles to come to light.
The character's interactions with a potential adversary reveal a mix of bravado and vulnerability. There is a sense of impending danger as the narrative unfolds, culminating in a moment of realization and regret.
The final stanza reflects on the futility of placing trust in a harsh world and the realization that desired outcomes may never materialize. The character's tears continue to fall, highlighting a sense of loss and acceptance of an unchangeable reality.
Puntuar 'Squonk'
¿Qué te parece esta canción?
Imprimir letra
+ Genesis
Biografía de Genesis
Genesis: La Legendaria Evolución del Pop y Rock Progresivo
Ranking de Genesis
Genesis no está entre los 500 artistas más apoyados y visitados de esta semana, su mejor puesto ha sido el 404º en enero de 2013.
¿Apoyar a Genesis?
