Lyrics
At night I sit and watch the world go by
Contemplating life as it unfolds during the night.
I'm never never gonna try for the world
Expressing a lack of ambition to strive for worldly success.
Like a rolling stone, always alone
Feeling like a wanderer, detached and always solitary.
With the father and the ghost
Mentioning the father and the ghost, alluding to spiritual or familial elements.
And the ivory on the Ivory Coast
Referencing the ivory on the Ivory Coast, possibly highlighting contrasts or complexities in life.
Mama says
Introducing a maternal perspective.
"Sometimes everyone hurts
Stating that everyone experiences pain at times.
Some beasts eat their shirts
Using metaphorical language, suggesting extreme reactions when facing challenges.
When they're hungry"
Highlighting the intensity of hunger and its impact.
The future looks bleak
Expressing a pessimistic view of the future.
The future looks bright
Contrasting the bleakness with a glimpse of optimism.
Color of a star, in the shape of a kite
Describing hope with vivid imagery, comparing it to a star in the shape of a kite.
Will I have to say goodbye to all this dirt, all this snow?
Pondering the necessity of leaving behind the challenges of life (dirt, snow).
Yes, I think so
Confirming the likelihood of parting with current struggles.
Mama said
Reiterating maternal advice or perspective.
"No, no, no, no, no"
Rejecting the idea presented earlier (line #17) of always being alone.
Like a rolling stone, always alone
Recalling the feeling of being a rolling stone, emphasizing solitude regardless of the weather.
In any kind of weather
Indicating resilience in facing different circumstances.
Good things come to those who wait forever
Conveying the idea that valuable things require patience, even an indefinite wait.
Good things come to those who wait forever
Reiterating the theme of patience and persistence in the pursuit of positive outcomes.
Good things come to those who wait forever
Reinforcing the notion that good things come to those who are willing to wait indefinitely.
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