Chasing You Down
Chasing Love's Shadows: A Poetic Dance with Desire
Lyrics
Stole a verse from hallelujah
Referencing the song "Hallelujah," possibly borrowing a verse for personal expression.
Have mercy
Expressing a plea for mercy or forgiveness.
I made a reference to a psalm
Mentioning a psalm, indicating a connection to religious or spiritual themes.
Time is money but I ain't old enough
Acknowledging the value of time and money but emphasizing youth and not being ready to spend.
To spend my shiny pennies on a pawn
Choosing not to invest in material possessions like a pawn.
When I saw her dancing with the fireflies
Observing someone dancing with fireflies, a whimsical and enchanting scene.
It surprised her loving folks
Surprising the girl's loving family with her actions.
And she made me whisper
Being discreet and whispering, perhaps to maintain privacy or intimacy.
So that the angels couldn't overhear my dirty jokes
Whispering dirty jokes to avoid the attention of angels, adding a humorous and playful element.
Well they want you to be
Expressing societal expectations and the pressure to conform.
What you'll never be running around with me
Rejecting societal norms, opting for a different path.
I'll be chasing you down
Committing to pursuing someone relentlessly.
I'm gonna chase you around
Reiterating the determination to chase the person around.
Baby, I broke my eyes from staring at you
Breaking away from intense focus, possibly due to the captivating presence of the person.
You broke my madness with one word
Transforming the speaker's mental state with a single word from the person.
I paid off the profits
Compensating for losses with images of other attractive individuals.
With the pictures of all the pretty blonde girls
Justifying actions through the visual appeal of blonde girls.
That I left you for
Having left the person for others, possibly indicating regret or reflection.
And when I saw you dancing with the derelicts
Witnessing the person dancing with those considered socially marginalized.
It affects my way and you made me reason
Feeling an impact on one's perspective and being compelled to reason.
But your love was this: my only reason anyway
Acknowledging that the person's love is the only significant motivation.
How real was your loneliness?
Questioning the authenticity or depth of the person's loneliness.
Gave yourself just a little time to think it all through
Advising the person to take time for introspection and thoughtful consideration.
How full was your emptiness?
Exploring the extent of emotional emptiness and its impact.
Your sweet little bit of bitterness
Recognizing a mixture of sweetness and bitterness in the person's emotions.
Gave you something better to do
Suggesting that engaging in bitterness provides a distraction or purpose.
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