Tale of a Slovenly Toad
Wisdom and Laziness: A Tale of Life's Duality
Lyrics
As wise as an owl; as lazy as a toad
Expressing contrasting qualities, comparing wisdom to an owl and laziness to a toad.
Halfway through with dying
Suggesting being halfway through life's journey, possibly implying a reflection on mortality.
Not done with getting old
Acknowledging the ongoing process of aging, indicating not being done with experiencing it.
So where do we go from here love
Pondering the next steps in a relationship, using the metaphor of the sun setting.
Now that the sun is falling
Reflecting on the challenges of facing a new day, possibly hinting at emotional or physical pain.
And it's painful just getting out of the bed
Describing the difficulty of starting the day, emphasizing the pain involved.
When it seems like just yesterday we first started crawling
Recalling the beginning of a relationship and contrasting it with the present difficulties.
As free as a bird and as right as the rain
Describing a feeling of freedom and contentment, using the imagery of a bird and rain.
I get lost in your eyes and my joints feel no pain
Expressing the joy and comfort found in a loved one's gaze, relieving physical discomfort.
On the wall hangs a portrait of the life that I lived
Noting the presence of a portrait on the wall, symbolizing a visual representation of one's life.
From the womb to the tomb; crimes I'll forgive
Summarizing life from birth to death, with a willingness to forgive past mistakes or crimes.
And I wonder as I wander which I fear more
Expressing a contemplation on the fear of being reborn or facing the unknown of death.
Being reborn or finally opening death's door
Pondering the uncertainties between being reborn and embracing the finality of death.
As soon as I can or as long as I'll wait
Expressing a sense of urgency or patience, depending on circumstances.
I'm a fish, I'm a worm wondering am I the bait
Identifying with the vulnerability of a fish or a worm, questioning one's role as bait.
Wondering am I the genie or am I the lamp
Contemplating whether one is the one granting wishes (genie) or the vessel for wishes (lamp).
A blaze of emotion or a heart that's gone damp
Contrasting intense emotions with emotional numbness or indifference.
Out of sight, out of time, out of mind, on the road
Describing a state of being unnoticed, forgotten, or disconnected while on a journey.
A smart-ass owl or a slovenly toad
Presenting a final comparison between being wise like an owl or lazy like a toad.
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