Lyrics
She was a hummingbird's song
She embodies the delicate and fleeting nature of a hummingbird's song.
She fluttered her wings but she would not come in
Despite attempts, she resists coming inside, suggesting resistance or distance.
I threw my weight at the door
Efforts are made to bring her in, possibly into a relationship or a shared space.
But she held her ground and she would not give in
She stands firm, refusing to yield, emphasizing her independence or strength.
Some days I'm better than most
Some days are better than others, indicating fluctuating emotional states.
Most days I'm tied to the post
Most days are marked by a sense of being restrained or tied down.
What's so bad in being bad?
Questioning societal norms, pondering if being "bad" is inherently negative.
Bad is bad, and boy, that's a fact
Acknowledging that some things are inherently bad, presenting a harsh reality.
She said she was born a traveler
She claims a wandering spirit, a desire for exploration and freedom.
I said I knew as she ran out the door
Recognition of her nature as she leaves, possibly leading to separation.
Our love is like old money
Comparing love to old money, hinting at its enduring and timeless quality.
Somewhere out there, somewhere out in the past
A nostalgic reference to a place or time in the past associated with love.
She was a hummingbird's song
Reiteration of her elusive and delicate nature compared to a hummingbird's song.
She fluttered and danced but she would not come in
Despite her dance, she remains distant and doesn't fully engage.
Though I don't think of her daily
Not thinking of her daily, possibly indicating a fading presence in thoughts.
I praise the Lord that I never made it
Grateful for not pursuing a path that might have led to regret or disappointment.
Most days I'm better than most
Most days are better, but there is still a sense of being tied down at times.
Some days I'm tied to the post
Similar to line 7, reiterating the conflict between freedom and restraint.
What's so bad in being bad?
Questioning the negative perception of being "bad," emphasizing reality.
Well, bad is bad, and boy, that's a fact
Reiteration that some things are inherently bad, emphasizing their negative impact.
Some days I'm better than most
Similar to line 21, reflecting the inconsistency in emotional well-being.
Most days I'm tied to the post
Reiteration of the conflict between feeling restrained and having better days.
She said she was born a traveler
Confirmation of her desire for exploration and independence.
And I said I knew as she ran out the door
Recalling her departure, possibly with a sense of acceptance or resignation.
I said, "I won't you let you go, girl”
Expressing a desire to hold onto the relationship despite her departure.
She said, "Boy, you know you're just clutching at straws"
Her response suggests the futility of holding onto something already lost.
She was a hummingbird's song
Reiteration of her elusive and delicate nature, comparing her to a hummingbird's song.
She fluttered her wings but she would not come in
Despite efforts, she remains distant and doesn't yield to the invitation.
I threw my weight at the door
Repeating the physical effort to bring her in, highlighting the struggle.
But she held her ground and she would not come in
She remains steadfast, not succumbing to external pressures.
Most days I'm better than most
Similar to lines 21 and 26, emphasizing the variability in emotional states.
Some days I'm tied to the post
Reiteration of the conflict between feeling tied down and having better days.
Yeah, most days I'm better than most
Emphasizing that, despite challenges, most days are better in retrospect.
Most days I'm tied to the post
Similar to line 40, reiterating the struggle between restraint and better days.
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