Long Black River
Midnight Tales: Unveiling the Enigma of 'Long Black River'
Lyrics
Shapeshifter
Describing someone who can change their appearance or personality.
her silver words of gold
Contrasting her deceptive words (silver) with the value of truth (gold).
Late night grifter
Referring to a person who engages in late-night deception or deceit.
Stealing what he's sold
Stealing what he has previously offered or promised.
I don't believe either
Expressing doubt or skepticism about both the shapeshifter and the grifter.
My transistor
Describing a transistor as a metaphor for oneself, possibly feeling emotionally depleted.
A fountain running dry
Depicting a personal state of emotional exhaustion or emptiness.
Rainy sister
Referring to a sister who brings rain, possibly symbolizing sadness or emotional turmoil.
Sings her lullaby
Depicting the rainy sister singing a calming song.
As I drift down a long black river
Navigating through a challenging and metaphorically dark period in life represented by a long black river.
Chorus:
Chorus section begins.
The moon is carving out
Describing the moon as creating a void or emptiness outside of town.
The dark outside of town
Highlighting the darkness surrounding the town and its impact on emotions and relationships.
Where even love can drown
Suggesting that even love can be overwhelmed or drowned in the prevailing darkness.
A long black river
Reiterating the challenging journey down the long black river.
Fortune giver
Describing someone who provides luck or success.
Double vision sky
Depicting a sky with a distorted vision, possibly reflecting confusion or uncertainty.
Stars they shimmer
Describing stars as shimmering, possibly indicating beauty or allure despite the confusion.
Split like Gemini
Comparing stars to the astrological sign Gemini, symbolizing duality or division.
As I drift down a long black river
Repeating the theme of drifting down the long black river, reinforcing the ongoing struggle.
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