Lyrics
Am a kind of Lady of Shalott
Describing oneself as similar to the Lady of Shalott, isolated behind protective barriers.
Behind a drawbridge, portcullis and a moat
Mentioning barriers such as a drawbridge, portcullis, and a moat, symbolizing seclusion and protection.
I glide like a ghost in my boat
Comparing oneself to a ghost, gliding in a boat, suggesting a haunting or ethereal presence.
The white swan nobody can own
Referring to oneself as a white swan, a symbol of purity and grace that remains unowned.
Why do they all try to kiss me?
Questioning why others attempt to kiss or get close.
Why do you try to release me?
Questioning why a specific person tries to free or liberate them.
If I lowered my defences you would know how I feel
Considering that if defenses were lowered, one's inner emotions would be revealed.
Inside
Referencing internal feelings or emotions.
If I gave you the key to my chastity belt
Offering someone the metaphorical key to their emotional restraint.
You could totally destroy my pride
Expressing vulnerability, acknowledging that giving someone access could damage one's pride.
I would turn to sugar, crumble
Imagining oneself disintegrating like sugar, indicating fragility.
I would gaze and sigh and mumble
Describing a state of enchantment or distraction, possibly due to infatuation.
Like an idiot with a head full of flowers
Feeling foolish, overwhelmed with romantic thoughts.
You could undermine my pride
Stating that someone could weaken one's pride or self-assurance.
Do whatever you liked
Granting permission for someone to act as they wish.
We'd live the Duc De Berry's
Referencing living a life akin to the luxurious and indulgent "Very Rich Hours" of the Duc De Berry.
'Very Rich Hours'
Then you would penetrate me
Using penetrative imagery to suggest a deeper emotional or physical connection.
(From white night to first light)
Transitioning from night to morning, possibly indicating a shift in emotions or circumstances.
From white night to first light
Reiterating the transition from night to morning, emphasizing the need for concealment.
You can see why I have to hide
Explaining the reasons for maintaining secrecy or seclusion.
I'd only get hurt
Anticipating emotional pain if vulnerability is revealed.
You'd treat me like dirt
Expecting mistreatment or disrespect once defenses are lowered.
The moment I let you inside
Anticipating being disregarded or devalued upon allowing someone in.
I'll be your best, the best you never had
Promising to be the best experience for someone, despite the protection and isolation.
Your unicorn, your butterfly
Describing oneself using various symbols—unicorn, butterfly, falcon, lad.
Your falcon, your lad
Identifying oneself through symbolic representations.
I am a kind of Lady of Shallot
Reiterating the comparison to the Lady of Shalott, emphasizing the isolation.
My drawbridge, portcullis and moat
Recalling the barriers (drawbridge, portcullis, moat, chastity belt) reinforcing seclusion.
The chastity belt round my throat
Highlighting the metaphorical restraint around the throat, symbolizing emotional or physical barriers.
I am a kind of Lady of Shalott
Repeating the comparison to the Lady of Shalott, emphasizing the self-imposed isolation.
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