Lady of the Dancing Water
Eternal Embrace: Unveiling Nature's Dance in King Crimson's Melody
Lyrics
Grass in your hair
Symbolic reference to nature or purity.
Stretched like a lion in the sun
Describing a relaxed and majestic posture, possibly representing tranquility.
Restlessly turned
Restless movements, hinting at inner turmoil or contemplation.
Moistened your mouth with your tongue
Suggestive of anticipation or nervousness, preparing for something.
Pouring my wine
Symbolic act of sharing and intimacy.
In your eyes caged mine, glowing
Intense eye contact, implying a deep emotional connection.
Touching your face my
Exploring the face, possibly signifying familiarity or seeking understanding.
Fingers strayed knowing
Suggesting a mutual understanding or connection.
I called you lady of the dancing water
Assigning a poetic title, emphasizing grace and fluidity.
Blown autumn lady of the dancing water
Reiteration of the title with the addition of "autumn," implying a change or transition.
Blown autumn leaves
Describing fallen leaves, symbolizing the passing of time or change.
Shed to the fire where you laid me
Connecting autumn leaves to a transformative fire, possibly representing passion or trials.
Burn slow to ash
Symbolic burning, suggesting a gradual transformation or dissolution.
Just as my days now seem to be
Comparing the burning process to the speaker's own life experiences.
I feel you still
Expressing a lingering presence or impact despite physical absence.
Always your eyes glowing
Highlighting the enduring memory through the glowing eyes.
Remembered hours
Recalling moments marked by salt (tears), earth (reality), and flowers (beauty).
Salt, earth and flowers flowing
Symbolic representation of memories flowing like elements of nature.
Farewell, my lady of the dancing water
A farewell to the lady, acknowledging the transient nature of the connection.
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