"POSITIVE ONE NEGATIVE ONE" by Jean Dawson is a song that describes a feeling of being trapped and haunted by something or someone, both physically and mentally. The lyrics depict a man who discovers another person in his attic and becomes overwhelmed by fear and frustration. The opening lines, "There was a man in my attic, I hit the ceiling with the broom 'cause I've had it," highlight the protagonist's frustration and desperation. The repetition of "I've had it" emphasizes his exasperation and reaching a breaking point. The man's agitation leads him to hit the ceiling with a broom, symbolizing his attempt to defend himself against the unknown presence in his home. The lyrics also mention the man's body hanging out of the window, suggesting his desperate attempt to escape or seek help. He feels a sense of danger and paranoia, indicated by the line "Teeth all gold taste blood when the wind blows." The gold teeth symbolize wealth and status, but they become tainted by the fear that surrounds him. The song explores the duality of the protagonist's feelings. On one hand, he is scared and haunted by the entity upstairs: "Who that be upstairs, taunting me, every step I swear." However, there is also a part of him that embraces the darkness and chaos: "You want hell, I'll show you hell I'm under." This suggests that he ultimately becomes consumed by the negative energy that surrounds him. The song also alludes to religious and spiritual themes. The mention of "Halo with a sword" and "sin of sin" suggests a battle between good and evil or internal struggles against moral judgment. The repeated lines "If you want it you can come and get it I'm downstairs, stomp stomp stomp" imply a defiant stance, challenging the negative forces he is facing. Overall, "POSITIVE ONE NEGATIVE ONE" is a metaphorical representation of feeling trapped, haunted, and overwhelmed by fear and darkness. The song expresses the protagonist's battle with these negative emotions and his willingness to confront the demons, both within and outside himself.
