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Just a phase incubus wiki1/6/2023 The balloon is a TRIPLE-metaphor: 1) for Erica's womb, expanding out during pregnancy. (1) "Erica and her Isadore climbed aboard a balloon" ![]() The general story is delivered through the verses, with the bridge and chorus sections of the song providing the emotional side of the story, namely the impact the story's events have on the father(0). The verses of the song are narrated by the father and the storyteller, whereas the bridge ("You can't just leave.") and chorus "It's not who you were." sections are narrated by the father only. Somehow, Erica is induced into labor and gives birth to Isadore before the father's eyes(5), and then she dies(6). These two lovers are so involved and focused on their feelings (read: "their emotions are clouding their judgment") that they let it go too far(4), to the point where Erica is mortally wounded. They start out slow, but they gradually take it farther and farther due to the amount of passion involved and the love they have for each other This is instigated by the man(3). Erica and the father-to-be decide to have sex(1). Erica is pregnant with Isadore(2) - very pregnant(1), possibly even to the point where she could conceivably give birth soon. This song tells a story about two LOVERS (Erica and a man - we don't get his name). I'll give a general analysis first and have a more in-depth look at the lyrics/support below. ![]() This is an INCREDIBLY well-written song, both lyrically and musically, to say the least. ![]() Song MeaningI've been meditating on these lyrics for a long time now, and I think I have them figured out. ![]() You can't just leave, I've given everything
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