Halfway Up the Hindu Kush
Elevating Love: A Journey Halfway Up the Hindu Kush
Lyrics
The first time that I saw you
The speaker recalls the first encounter with the person being addressed.
I said for goodness sake
Expresses surprise or exclamation upon seeing the person.
That man's got the power
Describes the person as powerful, possibly charismatic.
He's a charmer with a snake
Suggests a captivating or charming quality with a metaphor of a snake.
I was thrilled and fascinated
The speaker feels excited and captivated by the person.
But somehow liberated
Despite the fascination, there's a sense of freedom or liberation.
When you took me to a place I'd never been
Describes being taken to a new and unfamiliar place by the person.
You showed me lots of things I'd never seen
The person introduces the speaker to new experiences.
You set me free
Expresses a feeling of liberation, as if the person has set the speaker free.
As if you'd taken me
Describes the liberating feeling as if being taken halfway up the Hindu Kush.
Halfway up the Hindu Kush
Reference to the Hindu Kush, a mountain range, symbolizing a metaphorical journey.
And I love you
Expresses love and gratitude towards the person.
For showing me the view
Appreciation for the new perspective or outlook provided by the person.
From halfway up the Hindu Kush
Reiterates the metaphorical journey up the Hindu Kush and the positive feelings associated.
The next time that I saw you, you looked into my eyes
Describes a subsequent meeting, emphasizing eye contact.
I was sitting on your carpet when I felt it begin to rise
Physical sensation, possibly romantic or intimate, is experienced.
I kinda got the feeling
The speaker senses a rising feeling, perhaps metaphorical elevation.
I was floating to the ceiling
Describes a sensation of floating or weightlessness.
Instead of only looking at the sky
Contrasts the experience with merely looking at the sky.
You picked me up and showed me how to fly
The person lifts the speaker and teaches them to "fly," suggesting empowerment.
You set me free, as if you'd taken me
Repeats the theme of being set free and taken halfway up the Hindu Kush.
Halfway up the Hindu Kush
Reiteration of the metaphorical journey.
And I love you
Expresses love and gratitude for the continued impact of the person.
For showing me the view
Appreciation for the unique perspective provided by the person.
From halfway up the Hindu Kush
Reiterates the positive feelings associated with the metaphorical journey.
From halfway up the Hindu
Repetition for emphasis on the halfway point up the Hindu Kush.
From halfway up the Hindu
-From halfway up the Hindu Kush
-You set me free, as if you'd taken me
Repeats the notion of being set free and halfway up the Hindu Kush.
Halfway up the Hindu Kush
Reiteration of the metaphorical journey and its liberating effects.
And I love you
Expresses continued love and gratitude for the person.
For showing me the view
Appreciation for the ongoing impact on the speaker's perspective.
From halfway up the Hindu Kush
Reiterates the positive emotions associated with the metaphorical journey.
Halfway up the Hindu Kush
Repetition of the phrase "Halfway up the Hindu Kush" as a concluding statement.
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