Tiger Kiss
Navigating Shadows: A Melodic Reflection on Love and Self-Discovery
Lyrics
When we were young
Reflecting on the past when the speaker and someone else were young.
We were free
Expressing a sense of freedom during their youth.
And fear was our friend
Fear was a companion or ally during their youth.
We used to ride into the night
Recalling carefree rides into the night in the past.
And we couldn’t care less
Emphasizing a lack of concern or worry during their youth.
Now we’ve got older
Acknowledging the passage of time and aging.
We’re only holding back
Currently, feeling restrained or held back in life.
My love grows old with a monkey
Describing aging in a metaphorical way, possibly referencing burdens.
on back
Suggesting a burden or challenge symbolized by a monkey on the back.
I guess I’m fed up with that
Expressing frustration or dissatisfaction with the current situation.
I truly loved you freely
Recalling a past time when love was freely given.
Couldn’t see the writing on the
Not recognizing warning signs or problems in the past.
wall. And now you scare me
Feeling frightened by the current state of affairs.
Just as much as I scare me
Mutual fear between the speaker and the other person.
What’s underneath this all?
Questioning the underlying issues causing current problems.
Remember dancing in your arms
Recalling a time of intimate connection through dancing.
Our bodies moving
Describing the movement of bodies in challenging circumstances.
In troubled sea and blue
Referencing a troubled sea and moonlight, possibly symbolizing difficulties.
moonlight. Until the morning
Recalling moments until the morning light or glory.
glory. Now look up so you can
Encouraging the other person to look up and recognize falling circumstances.
see what’s falling down
Suggesting a need to reach for higher aspirations or goals.
You better reach that star
Encouraging reaching for a metaphorical star or ambition.
And unless we climb the sky
Highlighting the importance of overcoming challenges.
You can set my heart on fi re
Suggesting intense emotions or passion, possibly related to heartbreak.
I truly loved you freely. Couldn’t
Repeating the theme of not recognizing warning signs in the past.
see the writing on the wall
Expressing fear as a result of past oversight or ignorance.
nd now you scare me
Reiterating the mutual fear between the speaker and the other person.
Just as much as I scare me
Emphasizing the shared fear, indicating a troubled relationship.
What’s underneath this all?
Questioning the root cause of the ongoing issues.
You’re under my skin
Describing a close and personal connection, possibly indicating intimacy.
Larger than life
Portraying the other person as significant and impactful.
And it’s breaking my heart
Expressing emotional pain or distress caused by the other person.
I can’t rely on you
Feeling a lack of dependability in the relationship.
When you act so reckless and
Describing the other person's actions as irresponsible and oblivious.
blind
Reiterating the fear caused by the actions of the other person.
Now you scare me
Emphasizing the fear and mutual apprehension in the relationship.
Just as much as I scare me
Reiterating the shared fear and tension.
What’s underneath this all?
Questioning the underlying issues causing the ongoing problems.
I truly loved you freely
Recalling a past time when love was freely given.
Couldn’t see the writing on the
Highlighting the failure to recognize warning signs in the past.
wall
Reiterating the fear resulting from past oversights.
An anxcious feeling growing
Describing a growing anxious feeling, possibly related to the current state of affairs.
towards the ceiling, what’s
Expressing concern about what lies beneath the surface of the current situation.
underneath this all?
Questioning the underlying issues causing the growing anxiety.
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