Little Boat
Navigating Love's Tempest: Dean Omori's Little Boat Tale
Lyrics
And a slim torso is the only thing
Expressing that a slim torso is the only physically attractive feature in a man.
Truly attractive about a man
Continuing the emphasis on physical attractiveness in men, suggesting a narrow focus on appearance.
The little boats radio
Describing the setting of a little boat and its radio.
Was out of range of the land
The boat's radio is out of range from the land, possibly indicating isolation or vulnerability.
And the pirates would be out there
Reference to potential danger as pirates are mentioned.
Circling the bounty on board
Imagery of pirates circling, suggesting a threat or impending danger.
The little boats candle danced
The boat's candle is flickering, possibly reflecting the narrator's unease.
I wretched and vomited some more
The narrator is physically affected by the situation, experiencing nausea and vomiting.
The seas were plotting for a storm
Indication of turbulent seas, hinting at an approaching storm.
Oh come its tantalising roar
A call to acknowledge the tantalizing roar of the storm.
Mother nature laid her hand upon me
Mother nature's influence is felt, with a sense of intervention too late.
Always too late come the lord
Suggesting a connection to a higher power, but arriving too late to avert a crisis.
But what was coming I could feel
Anticipation of something ominous, a premonition.
And I was bathed in moon glow
The narrator feels an ethereal connection, bathed in moonlight.
Oh mother nature hold me
An urgent plea to Mother Nature for protection and support.
This is not time to let go
Expressing a desire to hold on during challenging times.
And if the storm didn't get us now
The threat of the storm is now equated to being hunted at sea.
We were being hunted at sea
Feeling helpless even with the presence of significant figures like an anchor, captain, and love.
My anchor my captain my love
Acknowledging a loved one's inability to rescue the narrator.
Not even you can rescue me
Highlighting the vulnerability of even the strongest emotional bonds.
With baby love in my blood
Reference to the presence of love in the narrator's blood, perhaps indicating a familial connection.
In amniotic peace before war
Describing a peaceful time before conflict, possibly referencing childhood or innocence.
The radio coughed and it cried
The radio emits sounds, signaling communication with the shore.
Little boat calling to shore
The little boat attempts to make contact with the shore.
Then they boarded our boat
A turning point as the boat is boarded by pirates.
Pirate eyes upon me
The narrator becomes the focus of attention from the pirates.
Ship wrecked now and scared
Expressing fear and vulnerability after the boat is shipwrecked.
Just a cargo of three
Describing the narrator as part of a cargo of three, emphasizing a sense of objectification.
Pirate took off his shirt
The pirate removes his shirt, a symbolic act that may carry significance.
And came and stood where I stand
The pirate stands in a position of the narrator, creating a sense of shared experience or empathy.
Tattoo full on his chest
Describing a tattoo on the pirate's chest, the Vitruvian man, suggesting complex symbolism.
Was the Vitruvian man
Symbolism of the Vitruvian man on the pirate's chest, adding depth to the narrative.
I closed my eyes as in prayer
The narrator closes their eyes, possibly seeking solace or protection.
Mother nature wrap me in your wings
Another plea to Mother Nature for comfort and protection.
And they dragged us back home
The pirates take the narrator back home, with a hint that circumstances shape leaders.
From some pirates are born kings
Concluding with the idea that even from challenging situations, leaders or kings may emerge.
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