Still
Eternal Yearning: Jimmie's Chicken Shack's Poetic Journey
Lyrics
Will you hold my heaven lovely star
Yearning for a connection with a beloved person, referred to as a "lovely star."
Will not lose my way home in the dark
Expressing a desire to not lose direction or purpose, even in challenging times ("dark").
Hail a time for change
Acknowledging a need for change or transformation in life.
And I am one idle man
Reflecting on a period of idleness or lack of activity in the speaker's life.
Tears in time I will join you, yeah
Anticipating a reunion with someone, despite the passage of time and tears.
We are one when you see my muse
Emphasizing unity and connection when the muse (source of inspiration) is recognized.
Why won't you know I hold tight to you
Expressing a desire for the other person to recognize the speaker's emotional attachment.
Still, still, still, still
Repetition of "Still" suggests a state of emotional or situational inertia, possibly a longing or waiting.
Will you call out my name or make me wait
Pondering whether the other person will actively engage or respond to the speaker.
I remember your face on last day
Recalling the memory of the other person's face on what might be the last day of a significant event.
I hear a soft distant tune
Awareness of a distant, gentle sound, possibly representing a connection or memory.
Holding still, there's so much life
Emphasizing the significance of staying still, possibly to savor or appreciate the present moment.
Hell, live my dreams at night
Expressing a sense of living out dreams during the night, suggesting a contrast between day and night experiences.
When I open my arms to you
Symbolic gesture of opening arms, possibly indicating an emotional embrace or vulnerability.
Only to be awakened again
A recurring theme of awakening, hinting at the cyclical nature of experiences.
I'm in my bed lying here
Describing the speaker's physical position, possibly emphasizing vulnerability or contemplation.
Still [Repeat x4]
Repetition of "Still" amplifies the theme of emotional or situational inertia.
I love you still
Affirmation of enduring love despite the stillness or waiting.
Still [Repeat x18]
Reiteration of "Still" intensifies the emphasis on waiting or enduring in the context of love.
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