Aldente Pasta
Embracing Love Amidst Urban Realities
Lyrics
Remonstrations, I set out to bridge the gap from head to mouth
Expressing the intention to bridge communication between thoughts and words.
And as the wind stank from the south, we turned to face the morning
Facing a challenging situation indicated by a foul-smelling wind from the south at dawn.
A cubist bruise upon your leg informed me of the war you fled
Noticing a physical mark on someone's leg as evidence of a personal battle or struggle.
Must I now dance for scraps of bread at the table of your denial
Questioning the need to perform for minimal rewards at the table of denial.
You let me in with stolen keys, the weak the whiplashed came in threes
Entering a situation using unauthorized means, witnessing others seeking clarity and a fresh start.
All pleading for some clarity and new life into their lungs
Describing a group pleading for understanding and rejuvenation.
Our necks like tangled swans all calm above the water all above board for now at least
Comparing the situation to calm swans above water, indicating a temporary stability.
There's specks of paint chipped off the walls
Observing imperfections in the environment, possibly symbolic of life's flaws.
The mirror has lied since Valentine's
Reflecting on the deceptive nature of mirrors, especially on Valentine's Day.
But as soon as we speak openly new hope it is restored
Expressing optimism when open communication is established.
We've been around the blocks, the lanes, the sky has been pockmarked by the cranes
Recalling experiences and challenges faced, with the sky marked by cranes.
No one's too lost, no one's to blame for wanting to be loved
No one is beyond redemption or blame for seeking love.
We want to be with love, we want to be with love
Expressing a collective desire to be in the company of love.
As it is written off
Accepting a situation as it is, possibly with resignation.
Look at you, you're better now
A positive observation of personal improvement in someone.
That anaphylactic shaking scowl has altered
Describing a transformation from a negative expression to something more positive.
Into something that could fill an empty space
The positive change has the potential to fill an emotional void.
This city stinks of sex and weed
Commenting on the prevalent atmosphere of the city characterized by sensuality and intoxication.
The narrow minded streets recede revealing some new truths to me
Finding new insights as narrow-minded streets reveal deeper truths.
If you give a dog a bone it may follow you home and claim you led it on
Using a metaphor about giving attention, warning about unintended consequences.
There's specks of paint chipped off the walls
Reiterating the presence of paint chipping off walls, possibly symbolizing decay.
The mirror has lied since Valentine's
Reiterating the deceptive nature of mirrors, especially on Valentine's Day.
But as soon as we speak openly new hope it is restored
Reaffirming hope with open communication.
We've been around the blocks, the lanes, the sky's still pockmarked by the cranes
Revisiting experiences with marked skies, indicating persistence in the face of challenges.
No one's too lost, no one's to blame for wanting to be loved
No one is beyond redemption or blame for seeking love.
We want to be with love, we want to be with love
Expressing a collective desire to be in the company of love.
As it is written off
Accepting a situation as it is, possibly with resignation.
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