Palaces of Montezuma
Enchanting Tales: Palaces, Gardens, and Dreams
Lyrics
Psychedelic invocations
Expressing vivid and intense mental experiences
Of Mata Hari at the station
References to Mata Hari, a famous exotic dancer and spy, suggesting allure and intrigue
I give to you
An offering or gift
A Java princess of Hindu Birth
Describing a princess with a connection to Java and Hinduism
A woman of flesh, a child of the earth
Emphasizing her humanity and connection to the earth
I give to you
A repeated gesture of giving, reinforcing generosity
The hanging gardens of Babylon
Symbolic reference to a legendary ancient garden
Miles Davis, the black unicorn
Reference to Miles Davis as a mythical figure
I give to you
Another instance of giving, suggesting abundance
The palaces of Montezuma
Reference to the grand palaces associated with Montezuma
And the gardens of Akbar's tomb
Mention of Akbar's tomb, adding to the richness of the gift
I give to you
Reiterating the act of giving and the value of the gifts
The Spider Goddess and the Needle Boy
References to mythological figures, suggesting a diverse range of gifts
The slave-dwarves they employ
Depiction of slave-dwarves as part of the elaborate gifts
I give to you
Repetition of the giving motif with additional fantastical elements
A custard-coloured super-dream
Describing a dream with surreal and pleasing qualities
Of Ali McGraw and Steve McQueen
Reference to Ali McGraw and Steve McQueen, invoking a nostalgic and romantic feel
I give to you
Continuing the act of giving with a dream-like quality
C'mon baby, let's get out of the cold
Invitation to escape and seek warmth together
And gimme, gimmme, gimme your precious love for me to hold
A plea for love and affection
The epic of Gilgamesh
Reference to an ancient epic, adding depth to the gifts
A pretty little black A-line dress
Describing a fashionable dress as part of the offerings
I give to you
Reiteration of the act of giving
The spinal cord of JFK
Reference to the tragic event involving JFK's spinal cord
Wrapped in Marilyn Monroe's negligee
Adding a layer of sensuality with Marilyn Monroe's negligee
I give to you
Continuation of the giving theme without expecting anything in return
I want nothing in return
Expressing a selfless desire
Just the softest little breathless word
Desire for a simple, tender expression of love
I ask of you
A direct request for a specific kind of word
A word contained in a grain of sand
Desire for something small but profound
That can barely walk, can't even stand
Emphasizing the vulnerability and weakness of the desired word
I ask of you
Repetition of the request for a meaningful word
C'mon baby, let's get out of the cold
Reiteration of the invitation to escape the cold
And gimme, gimme, gimme your precious love for me to hold
Repetition of the plea for love and warmth
C'mon baby, come out of the cold
Continuation of the invitation to come out of the cold
And gimme, gimme, gimme your precious love for me to hold
Repetition of the plea for love and warmth
C'mon
Repetition of "C'mon" and "Give it to me," intensifying the desire and anticipation
Yeah c'mon
-Yeah c'mon
-Yeah c'mon
-Yeah c'mon
-Yeah c'mon
-Yeah c'mon
-Yeah c'mon
-Yeah c'mon
-Yeah c'mon
-Give it to me
-Give it to me
-Yeah give it to me
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