Louise
Whispers of Freedom: Decoding Clem Snide's 'Louise'
Lyrics
Oh Lou I do try and pray
Expressing an attempt to pray to Lou
Just never sure how to start
Uncertainty about starting prayers
So I just closed my eyes
Closing eyes to visualize Lou's face in the heart's space
And I picture your face in the space of my heart
Imagining Lou's face within the heart
And Lou I do try and sleep
Trying to sleep but unsure when it'll happen
I'm just never sure when
Uncertainty about sleeping or waking up
Or if I'll ever wake up to this life
Questioning waking up to life
Ever wake up again
Uncertainty about waking up again
Louise, doesn't everyone long to be free?
Ruminating on the idea of freedom
Was it the mountains that pulled you
Wondering if natural elements influenced Lou's departure
Or were you just pushing off me
Considering whether Lou intentionally distanced from the speaker
Please Louise tell me cuz you seem to know
Asking Lou for insight into the decision-making process
How does one decide then
Contemplating the start of a new life
To start a new life and
Reflecting on the process of leaving
Just pick up and go
Deciding to depart abruptly
I still remember that night when you laid out my cards
Recalling a significant night when cards were laid out
And The Fool was reversed
Noticing an unusual card position indicating a bad omen
Something seemed off when you nervously coughed
Sensing something wrong due to Lou's behavior
And I knew then that my fate had been cursed
Realizing fate has taken a negative turn
But I always think of that time we slept out in the woods
Memories of sleeping outdoors with Lou
And you said our minds they were one
Recollection of feeling connected mentally with Lou
One with all things we were like vibrating strings
Sense of unity with all things
God it was something so deep
Deep emotional experience
But just not something that we could keep
Unable to sustain the profound connection
Louise doesn't everyone long to be free
Reiteration of contemplating freedom
Was it the mountains that pulled you
Speculation on factors prompting Lou's departure
Or were you just pushing off me
Questioning if Lou distanced from the speaker deliberately
Please Louise tell me cuz you seem to know
Seeking guidance from Lou about decision-making
How does one decide then
Considering the process of starting anew
To start a new life
Contemplating the act of leaving
And just pick up and go
Choosing to depart suddenly and move on
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