Ain't No Quaalude
Eternal Love's Intoxicating Dance
Lyrics
Ain't no quaalude, ain't no wrong
A rejection of using substances like Quaalude and a denial of wrongdoing.
It's the kind of high that lingers on its own
Describing a lasting and self-sustaining kind of high.
Ain't no red wine in my glass
No red wine in the glass, indicating a different kind of intoxication or experience.
But if we keep this up I'm sure it's meant to last
Speculation that the current situation is meant to endure if they continue.
Oh this kind of thing is in a short supply
Expressing rarity or scarcity of a particular experience.
But with any luck never come up dry
Optimism that the rarity won't lead to running out of the experience.
We get closer, share the bond
Describing a deepening connection and shared bond.
Every finger touch recalls the great beyond
Touches evoke memories or connections beyond the immediate physical sensation.
Eve and Adam, atom bomb
Reference to the biblical story of Eve and Adam, possibly suggesting a powerful connection.
Try to split us up you know what's goin on
Resistance against attempts to separate them, possibly through conflicts or challenges.
Little deeper now maybe meant to be
Suggesting a deeper level of connection, perhaps destined to be.
And with a faith the size of a mustard seed (seed)
Using faith as a metaphor, emphasizing the importance of belief in the relationship.
I can see it, what a life
Imagining a future life together, growing old and enjoying a peaceful existence.
Old in armchairs, hair that's white
Describing a scene of being elderly, sitting in armchairs with white hair.
And our children will be amazed
Anticipating that their children will be amazed at the enduring relationship.
How I ever made you stay
Reflecting on how surprising it is that the partner stayed despite difficulties.
The one that got away
Reference to a person who got away, possibly implying a past regret or lost opportunity.
La la la la
Repetition of "La la la," suggesting a melodic or rhythmic break in the narrative.
La la la la
-La la la
-Ceremony, vows and law
Referring to ceremonies, vows, and laws associated with commitment and marriage.
Can't we skip to everybody's favorite part
Expressing a desire to skip to the enjoyable or favorite aspects of the relationship.
In the ballroom we indulge
Indulging in pleasures within the ballroom setting, emphasizing the joy of the moment.
Every pleasure that this moment offers us
-Look around my dear savor every light, oh
Savoring the beauty and light of the current situation before it fades away into memories.
Before the memories drift into the night
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