The Bells
Chasing Shadows: The Melodic Dance of Life in Anna St. Louis' 'The Bells'
Lyrics
When I walk down the roading
Embarking on a journey or path
When I walk down the streat
Walking along the street
There's a shadow racing right next to me
A metaphorical shadow is accompanying the narrator
And with everything I do with all that I say
Actions and words are hindered by a persistent obstacle or challenge
That shadow keeps looming right in my way
The hindrance, represented by the shadow, persists
In my mind I see a big sky
The narrator's mental imagery includes a vast sky
In my mind I see a cloud
Mental image of a cloud, possibly symbolizing a disturbance
I hear the bells, they're ringing
Hearing distant ringing bells in the narrator's mind
Somewhere far not too loud
The bells are audible but not overpowering
And the feeling is deep
Emotion is profound
Oh, the feeling is wide
The emotional experience is extensive
When the shadow is looming right by my side
The shadow remains a close companion during deep emotions
Ahhh, ahhh, ahhh, ahhh
Repetition of vocal sounds, possibly expressing emotion
So long honey, baby you can't set me free
Parting words expressing that freedom is unattainable
So you must be going but our time was sweet
Acceptance of departure, acknowledging the sweetness of shared time
Oh, there's nothing left to do
No further actions or obligations
Oh, there's nowhere to be
No specific destination or commitment
'Cause the shadow is moving right next to me
The shadow persists in proximity to the narrator
Ahhh, ahhh, ahhh, ahhh
Repetition of vocal sounds, continuing emotional expression
Ahhh, ahhh, ahhh, ahhh
-And the bells, the bells
Bells are ringing, suggesting a persistent and resonating presence
They ring, ring, ring
Repetition of the ringing, emphasizing its continuity
And the bells, the bells
Repetition of the bells ringing
They ring, ring, ring
Continued repetition of the ringing of bells
And the bells, the bells
More repetition of the bells ringing
They ring, ring, ring
Continued repetition of the bells ringing
And the bells, the bells
Repetition of the bells ringing
They ring, ring, ring
Final repetition of the bells ringing, concluding the song
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