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Rags to Rags
Eels
there's a spider crawling on the bathroom mirror
right on top of my right eye
and i can't stop staring back
how did i get this way
take a big look at a living lie
rags to rags and rust to rust
how do you stand when you've been crushed
so rags to riches was a bust
sometimes i dream about it
what it's like back home
the railroad tracks and the pussywillow
but i had to leave it
now i go back whenever my tired head hits the pillow
rags to rags and rust to rust
how do you stand when you've been crushed
so rags to riches was a bust
busted once again
well i'll show them one day
that i can buy and sell the world
and one day i'll come through my american dream
but it won't mean a fucking thing
rags to rags and rust to rust
how do you stand when you've been crushed
so rags to rags and rust to rust
don't let me go
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About this Song
Rags to Rags by Eels is a song from the album 'Beautiful Freak' that speaks to themes of failure, self-doubt, and resilience. The lyrics reflect a journey of struggling against the odds, where the protagonist feels trapped in a cycle of disappointment but continues to press on. The poignant moments in the song include the sense of raw vulnerability and the determination to persist despite setbacks. These moments resonate with listeners who have faced their own battles and can relate to the emotional turmoil and the persistence required to move forward.
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