Doraldina's Prophecies
Morning Reverie: Doraldina's Awakening
Lyrics
Good morning!
Expression of greeting; starting the day.
Oh my, little shiny thing
Referring to something small and bright or attractive.
Gets me in the morning
Indicates that the mentioned object captivates or affects the speaker in the morning.
Bringing me round
Describes the effect of the mentioned object in waking the speaker up.
From the deepest sleep
Refers to a deep sleep, suggesting a profound impact on the speaker.
Wakin' me up
Describes the object's role in waking the speaker up.
And layin' me down
Expresses a cyclical nature of being awakened and laid down.
When I was just a little boy
Recalls a childhood memory of attempting a daring feat.
I tried to cross the river
Describes an attempt to cross a river.
Jumped on an alligator
Specifies an unconventional method used, riding on an alligator.
I thought he was a horse
Reflects a misunderstanding, mistaking the alligator for a horse.
Oh my, little shiny thing
Reintroduces the captivating object and its effect on the speaker.
Get me, get me everything
Expresses a desire for abundance or completeness from the mentioned object.
Oh my, little Doraldine
Addresses a character named Doraldine, possibly another captivating figure.
Get me in the morning
Reiterates the impact of Doraldine in the morning.
And bring me 'round
Describes the cyclical effect of Doraldine, similar to earlier lines.
From the deepest sleep
Repeats the idea of awakening from deep sleep due to Doraldine.
Wakin' me up and layin' me down
Emphasizes the repetitive nature of being awakened and laid down by Doraldine.
Layin' me down
Repeats the cyclical nature of being laid down, perhaps with a reflective tone.
Oh my
Expression of surprise, awe, or realization.
Oh sister Doraldine
Addresses a character named Doraldine again, possibly a sister figure.
Get me in the morning
Reiterates the impact of Doraldine in the morning.
Bringing me 'round
Describes the cyclical effect of Doraldine, similar to earlier lines.
From the deepest sleep
Repeats the idea of awakening from deep sleep due to Doraldine.
Wakin' me up
Emphasizes the repetitive nature of being awakened and laid down by Doraldine.
And laying me down
Reiterates the cyclical nature of being laid down, emphasizing Doraldine's role.
When we were just a little girl
Shifts perspective to a collective experience of trying to catch a bluebird.
We tried to catch the bluebird
Describes the attempt to catch the bluebird.
But he grabbed her and he ate her
Details an unexpected and tragic outcome involving the bluebird.
Oh, look out!
Issues a warning or expression of concern, urging vigilance or caution.
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