Foot of the Bed
Mysterious Morning Revelations: Foot of the Bed
Lyrics
What a gal, becoming my best pal
Expressing admiration for the woman, becoming close friends.
Thought by now she'd be throwing in the towel
Expecting her to give up, but she persists, not giving up easily.
But that's not her style
Highlighting her persistent and determined nature.
She's what Cat Stevens calls a Hard Headed Woman
Comparing her to Cat Stevens' "Hard Headed Woman," suggesting resilience.
And I bet she gets it from her sisters, or her mother
Suggesting that her strong-headedness may come from her family.
How I love waking up with her when the Morning Has Broken
Expressing love for waking up with her in the morning.
She's puttin' on a show at the foot of the bed
Describing her putting on a show, possibly getting ready in an entertaining way.
And I wonder, does she know what's going on in my head
Wondering if she is aware of the thoughts in the speaker's mind.
As she's getting dressed
Observing her getting dressed.
She's just doing what she does
Stating that she is simply being herself.
Just because it's getting late
She's running late, but the speaker has nowhere else to be.
But I have nowhere else to be today
Expressing uncertainty about what to say in the situation.
What do I say? Nothing
Choosing not to say anything.
Her reflection ignores my affection
Her self-reflection ignores the speaker's affection.
Too proud for beggin' for sex when she just checks her hair and complexion
She's too proud to seek attention, even for intimate moments.
I'm playing dead
The speaker is metaphorically "playing dead," not actively engaging.
And she's still putting on the show at the foot of the bed
Reiterating her performance at the foot of the bed.
And doesn't even know what's going on in my head
Suggesting she is unaware of the thoughts in the speaker's head.
As she's getting dressed
Observing her getting dressed again.
She's just doing what she does
Repeating that she's just being herself due to the lateness.
Just because it's getting late
Stating the speaker has no other commitments for the day.
But I have nowhere else to be today
Expressing uncertainty about what to say in this situation.
What do I say?
Repeating the uncertainty of the speaker about what to say.
Do I turn my head, watch TV, make pretend that I don't see
Considering whether to ignore the situation by watching TV.
What she's pulling up around her knees
Describing what she's doing with her clothes.
Over her head, and through her sleeves
Detailing the process of her getting dressed.
My compliments, she disagrees
Complimenting her, but she disagrees with the speaker.
I shake my head, but I am pleased
Expressing satisfaction despite her disagreement.
As she performs another tease in reverse
Describing her teasing behavior in reverse, possibly unknowingly for the speaker.
Unknowingly, that it was for me
Clarifying that the teasing was for the speaker, even if she is unaware.
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