Lyrics
Well, it's cheek to cheek and it's face to face
Emphasizes intimacy, close connection, and direct confrontation.
If I told ya once, I told ya twice
Reiteration and emphasis on a repeated warning or advice.
East is east, west is west
Highlights the clear distinction between east and west, suggesting clarity or certainty.
Fire is fire an' ice is ice
Stresses the fundamental nature and opposition of fire and ice.
That wind's gonna blow tomorrow
Anticipation of future challenges or troubles symbolized by the wind.
Just like it blow'd today
Comparison of future challenges to those of the present, implying continuity.
But someday when your bones turn to dust
Reflection on mortality and the inevitability of death.
That wind's gonna blow you away
Emphasizes the transient nature of life, suggesting the wind as a metaphor for mortality.
In the pale moonlight, in the cold campfire light
Setting the scene with the moonlight and campfire, possibly alluding to introspection.
I have danced in burnin' coals
Personal experience of engaging in risky or challenging situations.
Well, it ruined my shoes but it cured my blues
Sacrifices made for personal growth, using blues as a metaphor for emotional struggles.
All I wanted was to soothe my soul, and
Desire for inner peace or comfort as a motivation for personal choices.
That wind's gonna blow tomorrow
Reiteration of the anticipation of future challenges represented by the wind.
Just like it blow'd today
Continued comparison of future challenges to those of the present.
But someday when your bones turn to dust
Reiteration of mortality and the transient nature of life.
That wind's gonna blow you away
Emphasizes the eventual impact of mortality, suggesting the wind as a force of change.
Now, mistakes are all right if you make them yourself
Acceptance of personal mistakes, provided they are genuine and intrinsic.
But they ain't worth a damn if they're not your own
Diminishing the value of mistakes made by others, emphasizing authenticity.
You can sing the blues, you can read the news
Acknowledgment of the freedom to express oneself through singing or staying informed.
You can dance off in the dark all alone, but
Acknowledgment of the freedom to dance alone in challenging or uncertain situations.
That wind's gonna blow tomorrow
Reiteration of the anticipation of future challenges represented by the wind.
Just like it blow'd today
Continued comparison of future challenges to those of the present.
But someday when your bones turn to dust
Reiteration of mortality and the transient nature of life.
That wind's gonna blow you away
Emphasizes the eventual impact of mortality, suggesting the wind as a force of change.
From the piney woods to the great south plains
Geographical references depicting a journey through diverse landscapes.
From the Red River to the Rio Grande
Geographical references emphasizing a wide range of experiences and challenges.
I have crossed some streams, I have lost some dreams
Personal reflection on overcoming obstacles and facing disappointments.
I've seen that golden circle in the sand
Symbolic imagery of a fleeting and valuable moment, possibly a reference to time's passage.
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