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Unveiling Hidden Whispers: Blonde Redhead's Evocative TaleLyrics
Father don't you go
Father, please stay
Let's just take a walk in the afternoon ... look at me
Let's spend time together in the afternoon; pay attention to me
Mother don't you know
Mother, be aware
You can only see me through a clouded sphere ... look at me
Your perception of me is obscured; notice me
Walk out on a limb leaning on a cloud that isn't still reveals
Taking a risk, relying on an unstable situation that still reveals truth
Looking down a cliff it isn't fun it's communicating fear
Looking down a cliff is not enjoyable; it conveys fear
Say what you say, say it like a cat
Express yourself honestly, like a cat (possibly suggesting a certain demeanor)
Say it to my face and say what you know every one says
Speak directly to me; share what you know, as everyone does
Say what you say, say it like a cat
Repeat of line 8, emphasizing the need for honest expression
Say it to my face and say what you know every one says
Repeat of line 9, reinforcing the idea of open communication
Father don't you know
Father, understand
You have made me into a quiet man ... look at me
You've shaped me into a reserved person; acknowledge me
Mother don't you go
Mother, don't leave
You are a long way away from me ... look at me
You are emotionally distant from me; see me
I see you as you see me ... look at me
Mutual perception; acknowledge me as I acknowledge you
Change your heart cause I am already spoken for
Change your feelings because I am already committed or claimed
Change your heart cause I am already spoken for
Repeat of line 19, reinforcing the idea of being spoken for
Say what you say, say it like a cat
Repeat of line 8, emphasizing honest expression like a cat
Say it to my face and say what you know every one says
Repeat of line 9, reiterating the importance of direct communication
Say what you say, say it like a cat
Repeat of line 8, emphasizing honest expression like a cat
Say it to my face and say what you know every one says
Repeat of line 9, reiterating the importance of direct communication
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