Parking Lot Pirouette
Celestial Whirlwind: Love's Dance in Parking Lot Pirouette
Lyrics
I never learned the names
The speaker never learned specific astronomical names or details.
The space between the stars
Refers to the vast, empty space between celestial bodies.
The shapes that constellations make
Mentions the patterns formed by stars in the sky, known as constellations.
The burnin' jewels suspended in air
Describes stars as glowing gems suspended in the atmosphere.
Aquariuses everywhere
References the astrological sign Aquarius, possibly implying a sense of universality or multitude.
They're everywhere
Repetition emphasizes the ubiquity or prevalence of Aquariuses.
They're everywhere
-They're everywhere
-Everywhere I looked I saw the halo'd moon through the window
The speaker observes the moon and feels a sense of being below or subordinate to someone.
And I was underneath you
The speaker was in a position of submissiveness or vulnerability.
I thought I'd been holdin' on too tightly
The speaker realizes they were holding on too tightly to something.
In the fallen lane of I
Refers to being in a fallen state or feeling inadequate.
It doesn't last
Emphasizes the fleeting nature of certain experiences or emotions.
It doesn't last
-It doesn't last
-Last night you walked me to my car
Describes a moment when someone walked the speaker to their car.
You said, "You won't be gettin' far before you turn around"
The person suggests the speaker won't get far before returning.
I did a parkin' lot pirouette
The speaker performs a metaphorical "parking lot pirouette," indicating a sudden change or reversal.
I said, "You're right, I'm not done with you yet"
The speaker acknowledges they aren't finished with the person they're with.
Turned around
Repeatedly emphasizes the act of turning around, signifying a change in direction or mindset.
I turned around
-I turned around
-I turned around, the bottle fell to pieces on the floor
A bottle breaks as the speaker turns around, possibly symbolizing disruption or an unexpected event.
You laughed, said, "We should do this more"
The other person suggests repeating similar experiences.
You know I'd give every dollar in my purse
The speaker expresses a willingness to sacrifice money for more experiences with the person.
For another one of your detours
The speaker values the unplanned or unconventional journeys taken with the person.
For another night
Highlights the desire for more nights spent together.
Another night
-Another night
-I turned around
Reiterates the act of turning around, possibly indicating a cyclical pattern or repeated decisions.
I turned around
-I turned around
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