Against the Grain
Soaring Against the Norm: Decoding Golden Earring's Lyrics
Lyrics
Once I dreamed I was falling
Expressing a dream of falling, symbolizing vulnerability or loss of control.
Like a feather from a tree
Comparing the fall to a feather dropping from a tree, emphasizing lightness and delicacy.
The welcoming committee cheered
Imagining a positive reception from a welcoming group, hinting at a memorable event.
Must have been a sight to see
Suggesting the scene was remarkable and worth witnessing.
Right there in the middle
Describing the setting in the middle of a lively night in Rome.
Of a sweaty night in Rome
Recalling an experience in Rome, creating a vivid atmosphere.
Someone showed a million feathers
Someone demonstrating how to embrace freedom, possibly metaphorically using feathers.
How to be a bird on their own
Encouraging independence and self-discovery.
Though we never got to flyin'
Expressing a desire for freedom and flight, though hindered by reality.
I was woken by the phone
Interrupted dream by a phone call, indicating a return to reality.
I can hear it calling
Highlighting the persistence of the external world through the ringing phone.
Get aboard the last train
Encouraging to board the last train, implying urgency or finality.
It's a one way goin' against the grain
Reiterating the one-way journey against conventional norms or expectations.
It's a one way goin' against the grain
Emphasizing the unidirectional nature of the unconventional path.
Once I thought I was flyin'
Recalling a feeling of flying, possibly metaphorical for a sense of liberation.
Had a taste of the witches seed
Referencing a magical or transformative experience with the "witches seed."
Got me so excited
Expressing excitement that hinders the ability to regain composure.
Couldn't get back on my feet
Struggling to stand up again after an exhilarating experience.
Then without a warning
Unexpectedly receiving guidance or temptation.
Soft whisper in my ear
Describing a subtle suggestion in the ear, possibly a seductive or enticing proposition.
If you feel like playin' honey
Inviting a playful activity as an alternative to the ordinary.
Let's go get out of here
Suggesting a missed opportunity due to a loss of consciousness out of fear.
But we never got to playin'
Expressing regret for not engaging in the suggested playful activity.
'Cause I passed out
Describing a state of unconsciousness caused by fear.
Out of of fear
Implying a missed chance or opportunity due to fear-induced unconsciousness.
I can hear it calling
Repetition of the phone call, emphasizing its significance.
Get aboard the last train
Reiteration of the urgency to board the last train against the norm.
It's a one way goin' against the grain
Repeating the theme of going against the grain in a unidirectional manner.
It's a one way goin' against the grain
Emphasizing the one-way journey against societal expectations.
It's a one way goin' against the grain
Reiteration of the unconventional and irreversible nature of the chosen path.
It's a one way goin' against the grain
Continuing to emphasize the singular direction of the unconventional journey.
It's a one way goin' against the grain
Final repetition, solidifying the idea of going against the grain in a one-way manner.
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