Hostage
Love's Hostage: Navigating the Uncharted Roads of the Soul
Lyrics
Something in Maria just drove me crazy
Something in Maria triggered intense emotions or fascination.
Don't know what it was that pulled me in
The singer is unsure about the specific attraction but acknowledges being drawn in.
Inner voice had warned me I just ignored it
The inner voice warned, but the singer chose to ignore it.
This time I just gave right in
The singer succumbed to the attraction this time without resistance.
Don't know why sometime I get reckless
At times, the singer acts recklessly without understanding the reason.
A chemical will disengage my mind
A substance or chemical affects the singer's mind and behavior.
Oh I am love's machine a pawn unto her queen
The singer sees themselves as a pawn in the game of love, devoted to the object of affection.
And far from this corruption I will hide
Expresses a desire to escape from the corruption associated with love.
Look out love will take you hostage
Love is depicted as a force that can captivate and control individuals.
Find yourself on further up that road
Warning to be cautious as love can lead to an uncertain and challenging path.
Battered, bruised, broken and discarded
Describes the potential negative outcomes of love: being battered, bruised, and discarded.
There ain't no roadmap for the soul
Emphasizes the lack of a clear guide or plan for the soul in the journey of love.
With this despair I took my sins to Jesus
In a moment of despair, the singer turns to Jesus, symbolically seeking redemption for their sins.
Laid 'em down in chains upon his feet
The singer metaphorically surrenders their sins to Jesus, seeking salvation.
He said "you can't be saved" - and he turned his eyes away
Jesus rejects the singer's plea for salvation, possibly due to the nature of their sins.
Said, "I felt that way for Mary Magdalene"
Reference to the singer feeling a connection with Mary Magdalene, who faced judgment and redemption.
Look out love will take you hostage
Reiteration of the warning about love's potential to captivate and control.
Find yourself on further up that road
Emphasizes the unpredictable and challenging nature of the love journey.
Battered, bruised, broken and discarded
Restates the potential negative consequences of love, including being broken and discarded.
There ain't no roadmap for the soul
Reiterates the absence of a clear roadmap or guidance for navigating the complexities of the soul in love.
Oh the truth is in the eyes of Mona Lisa
Truth is hidden in the enigmatic smile of Mona Lisa, suggesting complexity and ambiguity in understanding reality.
Hidden in the banquet of her smile
Reference to King David's hunger for Bathsheba, highlighting the theme of desire and its consequences.
In the hunger of King David for Bathsheba
Illustrates the idea of desire through historical figures, adding depth to the exploration of love.
And the lust of Heloise for Abelard
References the historical figures Heloise and Abelard, further exploring the theme of passionate love.
Look out love will take you hostage
Reiteration of the warning about love's potential to captivate and control.
Find yourself on further up that road
Emphasizes the unpredictable and challenging nature of the love journey.
Battered, bruised, broken and discarded
Restates the potential negative consequences of love, including being broken and discarded.
There ain't no roadmap for the soul
Reiterates the absence of a clear roadmap or guidance for navigating the complexities of the soul in love.
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