Zoo Eyes
Dubai Dreams and Zoo Eyes: Unraveling the Poetic Tapestry of Aldous Harding's Journey
Lyrics
Why, what am I doing in Dubai?
Questioning the purpose or reason for being in Dubai.
In the prime of my life
Reflecting on being in the best part of life.
Do you love me?
Asking a direct question about love.
Cried all the way through
Expressing having cried extensively.
Zoo eyes, zoo eyes, zoo eyes
Repetition of "Zoo eyes" suggests a thematic focus on observation or scrutiny.
Zoo eyes
Reiteration of the thematic phrase "Zoo eyes."
Ask for me and you shall receive
Suggesting that asking leads to receiving, indicating a connection to desires or needs.
Opulent fair
Describing an extravagant and luxurious fair.
All rain is beads
Metaphorical imagery of rain as beads.
The drain to where the mother shell meets the sea
Describing a journey to a significant place where elements meet.
I drove my inner child to a show
Metaphorical description of taking one's inner child to an event.
It talked all the way home
Inner child communicating during the journey home.
And the nectar
Mention of "nectar," possibly representing something sweet or desirable.
Zoo eyes, zoo eyes, zoo eyes
Repetition of "Zoo eyes" with continued focus on observation.
Zoo eyes
Reiteration of the thematic phrase "Zoo eyes."
Ask for me and you shall receive
Similar to line 8, indicating a connection between asking and receiving.
Opulent fair, all sound is bees
Describing a luxurious fair with sound represented as bees.
That drift to where the covered tree has no leaves
Describing a location where a covered tree lacks leaves, possibly symbolizing emptiness.
Nice
A simple expression of approval or acknowledgment.
Nice to have remembered, well, a pin
Expressing the pleasure of remembering something like a pin.
A colourful bride
Describing a vivid and lively bride.
They are magnificent
Appreciation for something magnificent.
Do you love me?
Repeating the question about love.
Again
Expressing repetition, possibly indicating a recurring theme or experience.
Again in the morning
Describing a recurring event in the morning.
In the light, a playing fight
Depicting a playful fight in the light.
And the nectar
Reiteration of the mention of "nectar."
Dubai, Dubai
Repetition of "Dubai," questioning its significance or purpose.
Zoo eyes, zoo eyes, zoo eyes
Repetition of "Zoo eyes" with continued focus on observation.
Zoo eyes
Reiteration of the thematic phrase "Zoo eyes."
Ask for me and you shall receive
Similar to lines 8 and 19, suggesting a link between asking and receiving.
Opulent fair, all fear is green
Describing a fair where fear is represented as green.
It sits above the classroom of your dreams
Describing a location above the classroom of dreams, possibly suggesting an elevated state of consciousness.
Zoo eyes
Repetition of "Zoo eyes" with continued focus on observation.
Ask for me and you shall receive
Similar to lines 8, 19, and 36, indicating a connection between asking and receiving.
Opulent fair, all love is fleece
Describing a fair where love is represented as fleece.
It leaves a cold lamb laughing in the breeze
Imagery of a cold lamb laughing in the breeze, possibly representing a paradoxical or unusual situation.
It's the greatest show on Earth you shall receive
Repetition emphasizing that it's the greatest show on Earth that one shall receive, possibly highlighting the significance of experiences or events.
It's the greatest show on Earth you shall receive
-It's the greatest show on Earth you shall receive
-It's the greatest show on Earth you shall receive
-It's the greatest show on Earth you shall receive
-It's the greatest show on Earth you shall receive
-What am I doing in Dubai?
Repetition of the initial question, reflecting a continued sense of uncertainty about being in Dubai.
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