Lorelei
Lorelei's Yearning: A Melodic Tale of Longing and Liberation
Lyrics
At the Lorelei
Referring to the Lorelei, a rock on the Rhine River associated with mythology and enchanting allure.
Sing it sweet for me tonight
A request for a sweet song to be sung at the Lorelei.
All my dreams to long tonight
Expressing a yearning for unfulfilled dreams.
If only I could be the one
Desiring to be the chosen one in a romantic context.
Hold on tight I need ya son
An emotional plea to hold on tightly, expressing a need for closeness.
Wouldn't even fire the gun
Not willing to resort to drastic measures or conflicts ("fire the gun").
If only I could be
Reiterating the desire to be the chosen one.
Tie your heart and soul
Metaphorically connecting emotions ("heart and soul") to a lightning pole, emphasizing vulnerability.
To the lightning pole
Despite emotional ties, there's no guarantee of safety or success.
Still it ain't no guarantee
Acknowledging uncertainties and risks in relationships ("firing line").
In the firing line
Being in a situation where one may face challenges or confrontations.
Find your eyes aren't blind Pretty soon I'm free
Realizing that one's eyes are not blind and freedom is imminent.
At the Lorelei
Repeating the setting of Lorelei, reinforcing its significance.
Sing it sweet for me tonight
Requesting the sweet song to be sung again at Lorelei.
All my dreams to long tonight
Reiterating the longing for unfulfilled dreams.
If only I could be the one
Desire to be the chosen one, echoing earlier sentiments.
Oh my god I need ya son
An intense need, invoking a higher power ("Oh my god"), expressing reliance.
I won't ever let ya down
A commitment to never disappoint or let down.
If only It could be
Reiterating the desire to be the chosen one, mirroring line 7.
Through the carnage thorn
Navigating through difficult and painful experiences ("carnage thorn").
With your face like stone
Describing a stoic and unyielding facial expression in challenging situations.
Till there ain't no dignity
Facing a loss of dignity in challenging circumstances.
Pretty soon I'm free
Anticipating freedom after enduring difficulties.
At the Lorelei
Repeating the setting at Lorelei, emphasizing its significance once more.
Sing it sweet for me tonight
Requesting the sweet song again, creating a sense of continuity.
All my dreams to long denied
Expressing frustration at dreams being denied or unattainable.
If only I could be the way
Expressing a desire to be a certain way, potentially indicating personal growth.
Say those things we used to say
Recalling shared expressions of love or communication from the past.
Sometime was back yesterday
Reflecting on a time that has passed ("back yesterday").
If only It could be
Reiterating the desire for a specific outcome, mirroring line 21.
If only It could be
Repeating the longing and desire for a specific outcome.
If only It could be
Reiterating the wish for a specific outcome, echoing earlier lines.
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