Gypsy John
Yearning for Blue Skies: Gypsy John's Melancholic Journey
Lyrics
I'm sighing tonight
I am expressing a sigh tonight.
From summer love, O Gypsy John
This is directed towards Gypsy John, reminiscing about a summer love.
Though the ice is running rings
Despite the cold, there are signs of movement, possibly metaphorical, like life continuing despite challenges.
Around the pond
Describing a frozen pond with circular patterns, symbolizing the lingering effects of past actions.
You went ramblin' in the fall
Gypsy John went wandering in the autumn.
And left this late November squall
Refers to the aftermath of Gypsy John's departure, leaving behind a turbulent situation in late November.
Now the sunshine fires are smouldering
The warmth and passion from the past are fading away.
My muddy mind is molding
The speaker's thoughts are becoming unclear and confused.
I'm staving off a love gone cold
Attempting to resist the impact of a love that has turned cold.
And the rain keeps rolling on
Symbolizing the persistence of difficulties and challenges in the speaker's life.
I'm yearning for blue skies
Expressing a desire for happiness and clarity.
And your big blue eyes, O Gypsy John
Gypsy John is associated with the speaker's longing and memories, particularly the eyes.
Though your July alibis
Gypsy John's excuses made in July are now in the past.
Have come and gone
Love is compared to a broken windowpane, absorbing the cold reality of winter.
Love's a broken windowpane
Metaphorically describing the difficulty of rekindling love when conditions are unfavorable.
Sopping up the winter rain
Imagery of wet wood symbolizes the challenges of restarting a relationship.
The wood's too wet for burning
The harsh elements and difficulties persist, making it challenging to revive the love.
Howling winds come churning
Questioning Gypsy John's return amid adverse conditions.
Will you be returning, Gypsy John?
(Refrain) Repeating the uncertainty about Gypsy John's comeback.
Was I just a restless caress
Describing a possibly insubstantial kiss in Gypsy John's adventures.
A slippery kiss, O Gypsy John
Wondering if Gypsy John was seeking the squire of Avalon during his travels.
In your scrambles for the squire of Avalon?
Expressing doubt about Gypsy John's return to the speaker's humble dwelling.
Are you ever coming back
Pleading for Gypsy John's return to the speaker's lonely and deteriorating home.
To my lonesome leaky shack?
Feeling trapped in a difficult situation as December progresses.
I'm stuck here in the muck and murk
Describing the harshness of winter, wondering if extreme conditions will alter the speaker's state of mind.
December blusters on the lurch
Expressing uncertainty about the impact of Gypsy John's wanderings on the speaker.
Will blizzards blow me clean berserk
Pondering whether Gypsy John's unpredictable journey will bring a drastic change before concluding.
Before your ramblin's done?
(Refrain) Repeating the challenges and uncertainties surrounding Gypsy John's return.
The wood's too wet for burning
Reiterating the difficulty of rekindling love amid unfavorable circumstances.
Howling winds come churning
Emphasizing the persistence of challenging conditions, making it hard to revive the relationship.
Will you be returning, Gypsy John?
(Refrain) Repeating the uncertainty and questioning if Gypsy John will ever return.
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