Locket

The song 'Locket' by the band Crumb is a dreamy, psychedelic track that delves into the introspective and often restless nature of the human mind. The lyrics paint a picture of someone living in a house with a tin roof, where the rain's pitter-patter stirs a deep sense of contemplation and unease. The repetitive motion of the raindrops is mirrored in the narrator's thoughts, which move 'Back and forth, Upside down, East-west,' indicating a state of mental turmoil or indecision.

The song's chorus, 'Close your eyes, And hear my secret, Deep, deep loving,' suggests a desire for intimacy and understanding, an invitation to the listener to delve deeper into the narrator's psyche. This refrain of 'hearing my secret' could symbolize the sharing of innermost thoughts and feelings that one typically guards or keeps hidden away, much like keepsakes in a locket. The music's hypnotic rhythm and ethereal tone support this theme of introspection and the search for a deeper connection.

'Locket' also touches on the theme of escapism, as the narrator expresses a need to 'clear my head and get out of the city' and finds solace in the 'jungle.' This could be a metaphor for seeking refuge in nature or in one's own mind, away from the chaos of urban life. The imagery of the house potentially caving in and the narrator looking at the stars suggests a longing for liberation from the confines of their current existence, whether it be physical, mental, or emotional.