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Aug 12, 2015
Aug 12, 2015
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'Cause it's a long road back, yes
From the womb tonight
From the womb tonight
Refers to the previous lyrics "Second grade playground / I still haven't the nerve" and also to the previous line "I haven't laughed in awhile". She is in so much distress because of her long-standing fear that it will take her awhile to even begin to relax. This may be another reason why she is warning the "boy" to stay away from her.
Aug 12, 2015
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Fear is under my skin
Like St. Anthony's fire
And I can't stand the burn
Like St. Anthony's fire
And I can't stand the burn
St. Anthony's fire can describe any of three different diseases, but in this case most likely describes erysipelas, an acute infection that causes a bright red skin rash. It was named for the saint to whom Catholics in the middle ages would appeal for help with the ailment. In this case it seems that healing has either not taken place, or has not been ordained.
Aug 12, 2015
Aug 12, 2015