Lyrics
If I could be anything in the world that flew
If given a choice, the speaker would choose to be a flying creature.
I would be a bat and come swooping after you
Expresses a desire to pursue or approach the listener, using a bat as a metaphor.
And if the last time you were here, things were a bit askew
Refers to a previous encounter where things were a bit disordered or unsettled.
Well, you know what happens after dark
Alludes to mysterious or transformative events that occur after dark.
When rattlesnakes loose their skins and their hearts
Symbolic imagery depicting shedding of old identities or skins.
And all the missionaries loose their bark
Missionaries losing their bark may signify a loss of conviction or purpose.
All the trees are calling after you
Nature or surroundings seem to call out to the listener.
And all the venom snipers after you
Reference to potential dangers or adversaries pursuing the listener.
Are all the mountains boulder after you
Mountains may represent challenges or obstacles that follow the listener.
If I could be anything of the things in this world that bite
If the speaker could choose something aggressive, they'd prefer to be a biting entity.
Instead of being a tethered ocelot on a leash
Contrasts being a captive wild cat with the freedom of being a kite.
I'd rather be your kite
Expresses a desire to be closely connected or tied to the listener.
And be tied to the end of your string
Metaphorical description of being attached to the listener and soaring together.
And flying in the air, babe, at night
Suggests flying together in the nighttime, possibly alluding to shared experiences.
Because you know what they say about honey bears
Reference to a saying about honey bears, hinting at hidden aspects or truths.
When you shave off all their baby hair
Shaving off baby hair metaphorically exposes a more mature or real nature.
You've got a hairy minded big bare bear
Describes a matured, bear-like character with a complex mindset.
And all the bells are rolling out for you
Imagery of bells ringing in celebration or acknowledgment.
And stones are all erupting out for you
Suggests significant and impactful events happening in response to the listener.
And all the cheap bloodsuckers are flying after you
Refers to individuals or forces with negative intentions pursuing the listener.
Yesterday, Daisy Mae and Biff were grooving down the street
Introduces characters, Daisy Mae and Biff, engaged in a lively activity.
And just like in a movie, her hands became her feet
Describes a surreal transformation, resembling a scene from a movie.
Her belly button was her mouth
Symbolic description of body parts taking on unconventional roles.
Which meant she tasted what she'd speak
Suggests that what one speaks is reflected in their taste or experiences.
But the funny thing is what happened to her nose
Describes an unusual and humorous transformation of Daisy Mae's nose.
It grew until it reached all of her toes
Exaggerated imagery of nose growth, emphasizing the absurdity.
Now, when people say her feet smell, they mean her nose
Play on the expression "feet smell" to highlight the transformed nose's impact.
And curtains laced with diamonds, dear, for you
Symbolic reference to luxurious and precious items associated with the listener.
And kingdom's Christian sailors (soldiers), dear, for you
Symbolic offerings of loyalty or devotion from various sources.
And melting ice cap mountains, dear, for you
References environmental changes or sacrifices made for the listener.
And knights in flaming silver robes for you
Symbolic depiction of honor and protection provided to the listener.
And bats, that with a kiss turn prince for you
Mention of magical transformations, possibly indicating the listener's influence.
Swoop, swoop, oh, baby, rock, rock
Repetition of the desire to swoop or rock, reinforcing a sense of movement or action.
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