New Orleans
Jazz-infused Romance: Ellis Paul's New Orleans Tale
Lyrics
Theres me
Introduction of the speaker or narrator.
Tripping on a cloud
Feeling euphoric or dreamy, possibly overwhelmed with joy or positivity.
Im laughing, tumbling down
Expressing happiness, possibly in a carefree manner.
Ive fallen on your doorstep
Symbolic fall, perhaps into love or a new experience, at someone's doorstep in New Orleans.
New Orleans
Emphasizing the setting, New Orleans, as a significant backdrop for the narrative.
It stretches beneath my feet
New Orleans described as expansive and significant, emphasizing its importance in the narrator's experience.
I am the king of Bourbon Street
Claiming a sense of authority or prominence on Bourbon Street, a famous street in New Orleans.
I strike a match
Lighting a match, possibly symbolizing ignition or initiation.
And all the street lights catch
Street lights catching fire metaphorically, suggesting a spark or awakening.
Theres you
Introduction of another person, "you," dancing on a roof.
Dancing on a roof
Symbolic image of joy or celebration, dancing on a rooftop.
You say you love me 100 proof
Expressing love with intensity, using "100 proof" as a metaphor for sincerity or strength.
You move inside a nightgown
Describing a sensual or intimate moment, as someone moves inside a nightgown.
Reveal yourself to the town
Revealing oneself to the town, possibly embracing vulnerability or authenticity.
A trumpet speaks
Introduction of a trumpet, a musical element, with its sound rising over Bourbon Street.
Its voice rising up over Bourbon Street
Symbolizing the power or impact of music, specifically a trumpet, in the setting of New Orleans.
Your ride the sound
Engaging with the music, riding the sound, and expressing love energetically.
And throw your love on down
Throwing love on down, possibly sharing or expressing love freely.
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