Raglan Road
Enchanting Reflections on Love's Perils: Raglan Road Insights
Lyrics
On Raglan Road on an autumn day
Describing the setting of the encounter on Raglan Road during autumn.
I saw her first and knew
The singer noticed the woman first and felt an immediate connection or recognition.
That her dark hair would weave a snare
Anticipating that the woman's attractiveness or allure might trap the singer, leading to potential regret.
That I might someday rue
Implying a possible future regret over getting involved with her.
I saw the danger
Despite recognizing the danger, the singer proceeded.
Yet I walked
Continuing along the path despite its magical or enchanting nature.
Along the enchanted way
Walking through an otherworldly or captivating experience.
And I said, let grief be a fallen leaf
Expressing a desire to let go of sorrow like a fallen leaf as a new day begins.
At the dawning of the day
At the start of a new day, letting grief go.
On Grafton Street in November
Changing the location to Grafton Street in November, continuing the narrative.
We tripped lightly along the ledge
Walking lightly together along a precarious path.
Of the deep ravine
Metaphorical description of a dangerous situation or emotional depth.
Where can be seen
The value or significance of commitment in a passionate relationship.
The worth of passion's pledge
Understanding the depth of commitment or promise made in love.
The Queen of Hearts still making tarts
Reference to a character from a nursery rhyme, contrasting his actions to the singer's.
And I not making hay
Feeling unproductive or not contributing enough compared to the Queen of Hearts.
Oh I loved too much
Expressing loving excessively.
And by such and such
Suggesting that happiness was lost due to loving too much.
Is hapiness thrown away
The consequences of excessive love leading to the loss of happiness.
I gave her gifts of the mind
Giving intangible gifts or intellectual offerings to the woman.
I gave her the secret sign
Sharing a secret sign or a deeper connection with her.
That's known to the artists
Referencing a shared understanding with artists who appreciate true artistic creations.
Who have known the true gods of sound and stone
Understanding profound aspects of art and creativity.
And word and tint, I did not stint,
Giving generously of creative works without holding back.
I gave her poems to say.
Presenting poems as expressions of love and admiration.
With her own name there and her own dark hair
Describing personalization of poems for the woman.
Like clouds over fields of May.
Metaphorical comparison of her dark hair to clouds over fields in May, possibly signifying beauty.
On a quiet street where old ghosts meet
Depicting a quiet street where memories of the past linger.
I see her walking now
Observing her walking away from the singer.
Away from me so hurriedly my reason must allow
Recognizing her departure and accepting it logically.
That I had wooed not as I should
Realizing that the singer did not pursue her as he should have.
A creature made of clay
Describing the woman as an imperfect being, contrasting with an idealized concept.
When the angel woos the clay he'd lose
Using an analogy of an angel losing wings while trying to court a mortal.
His wings at the dawning of the day.
Metaphorically suggesting the loss of something divine when dealing with the mundane at daybreak.
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