Hearse
Eternal Love's Dance: Ani DiFranco's Embrace of Life's Impermanence
Lyrics
I don't want to strive for nothing anymore,
I don't want to pursue goals or ambitions anymore.
I just want to lie here with you,
I simply want to be with you and enjoy the moment.
Keep the wolves outside the door,
Protect our peace and happiness from external threats.
There is nothing in this world you could ever show me that could ever matter more.
No worldly possessions or experiences can be more significant than our connection.
Little baby
Referring to a child, possibly emphasizing innocence.
In the next room dreaming,
Child sleeping peacefully nearby, adding to the sense of contentment.
Is just icing on the cake,
The child's presence is an extra, delightful aspect of life.
There is nothing like dancing,
Highlighting the joy of a mutual and balanced relationship.
A dance of give and take,
Describing the dynamics of a relationship as a dance involving cooperation.
One step forward,
Progressing in life, albeit with occasional setbacks.
One step sideways,
Indicating a deviation or unexpected turn in life's journey.
A helpless feeling,
Expressing vulnerability and a lack of control in certain situations.
When the earth shakes.
Alluding to the instability and uncertainty in life.
I will always be your lover,
Commitment to being a lifelong partner in love.
Even after our atoms are dispersed,
Even beyond death, the connection will endure.
We will be pushing up daisies,
Metaphorically referring to the continuation of their presence in the form of flowers.
And my crush will just be getting worse,
Feelings of admiration and affection will persist and intensify.
I will follow you into the next life,
Expressing a commitment to follow the loved one into the afterlife.
Like a dog chasing after a hearse.
Using a metaphor of a dog chasing a hearse to emphasize unwavering loyalty.
I just don't want to strive for nothing anymore,
Reiteration of the desire to avoid pursuing meaningless goals.
I just want to lie here with you,
Reaffirming the desire to be with the loved one and find contentment.
Keep the wolves outside the door,
Emphasizing the need to protect their happiness from external threats.
There is nothing in this world you could ever show me that could ever matter more
Reiterating that nothing in the world is more significant than their connection.
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