All the Ways I Want You
Whispers of Desire: Unveiling the Secrets in Bruce Cockburn's Melodic Landscape
Lyrics
The hills are full of secrets
The hills hold hidden mysteries or undisclosed information.
Owls watch by night
Owls, typically nocturnal, symbolize observation and wisdom during the night.
Down in town the bars are full
In the town, bars are lively, and conflicts arise among intoxicated individuals.
And the drunks are picking fights
Drunks in the bars engage in confrontations or arguments.
These are things I know
The singer shares personal knowledge and experiences.
But the facts are filtered through
Facts are influenced or shaped by the singer's desires and emotions.
All the ways I want you
All the singer's perspectives are colored by their longing for someone.
2:19 freight train
A freight train, possibly a metaphor, is heard at 2:19, creating a mood or setting.
Moaning somewhere near
The train emits a mournful sound, contributing to the atmosphere.
I see you in the distance
The singer sees the desired person in the distance but faces obstacles in reaching them.
But I can't get there from here
Despite the desire, the singer is unable to bridge the distance.
Hard to believe it's happening
The events are challenging to accept or comprehend.
But my whole world's shrunken to
The singer's world has shrunk, focusing solely on yearning for the person.
All the ways I want you
All the singer's thoughts and emotions revolve around wanting the person.
Stars look down and laugh at me
The stars appear indifferent and mock the singer.
I ought to take a bow
The singer contemplates acknowledging the challenges faced with a bow.
Don't have to tell them life's hard sometimes
No need to explain to the stars; life is tough at times.
There's one falling now
A star is falling, perhaps symbolizing a moment of hardship or realization.
Nobody's here beside me
The singer is alone without anyone to share experiences with.
I can talk about it to
The singer can express their feelings to anyone willing to listen.
All the ways I want you
All expressions and reflections lead back to the desire for the person.
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