Ruby
Contemplating Ruby: Beauty, Choices, and Inner Convictions
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Everybody was so pretty there
Observation of the attractive appearance of the people present
And up and jumping around
People were lively and active, jumping around
And easy it's easy to sleep
It's easy to relax or fall asleep in the company of unintelligent individuals and wise individuals alike
With idiots and prophets
Sleeping among both foolish and wise individuals
Leaves me wondering
Leads to a state of pondering or questioning
Ruby or iridescent cough drop?
Questioning between two options - Ruby (a name/person) or an iridescent cough drop (metaphorical comparison)
This baby's like a winter bird, raunchy and sweet
Metaphorically describing a baby's characteristics as both wild and endearing
With snowflakes melting in his hair
Imagery of snowflakes melting in someone's hair, possibly symbolizing tenderness or vulnerability
The boys are supermen
Referring to the boys as heroic figures
Wondering
Continued state of wondering or questioning
Ruby or iridescent cough drop?
Reiteration of the earlier question between Ruby and an iridescent cough drop
You're the great convincer, should I do this, am I good?
Questioning someone's persuasive ability and self-worth
You can smell a fever, shold I do this, am I good?
Sensitivity or intuition towards detecting illness or trouble
Let's dive
Encouragement to take a plunge or take a risk
All the way down
Encouragement to fully immerse or commit to something
The two of us are old paint,
Metaphorical comparison of the speaker and someone else to old paint, possibly implying a sense of deterioration or aging
My grandmother's horse
Comparison to the speaker's grandmother's horse, still alive but not working anymore, possibly reflecting on aging and vitality
Still alive, still kicking, not allowed to work
Continued reference to vitality despite restrictions
'Til we become beauty
Aspiring to transform into something beautiful
A fluid medium
Desire to become a fluid, ever-changing entity akin to beauty
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