Lyrics
When I'm walkin' under stars
When walking under stars, setting the scene for a contemplative or introspective moment.
I covet all the waning hours
Expressing a desire for the fading moments, appreciating the passing of time.
All the lonely houses stand like monuments
Lonely houses are depicted as enduring symbols, possibly representing solitude or past experiences.
To thieves
Suggesting that these houses stand as monuments to thieves, implying a connection between solitude and loss.
When I'm walkin' in the dark
Continuing the theme of walking, suggesting a journey through darkness or uncertainty.
I'm free to covet all I want
Emphasizing the freedom to desire or covet during moments of darkness.
You've made it all so very dangerous
Someone has made the situation or emotions dangerous, adding a layer of complexity to the narrative.
I can't stay away
Despite the danger, there is a compelling force that prevents staying away.
When I'm walkin' under trees
Shifting the scene to walking under trees, maintaining the theme of freedom in desire.
I'm free to covet all I please
Reiterating the freedom to covet, emphasizing personal agency in desire.
New moons in the alley
Introducing new moons in the alley, possibly symbolic of new beginnings or hidden aspects.
And it's madness calls to me
Madness is calling, suggesting an irresistible, chaotic allure or temptation.
Tonight, tonight, tonight
Repeating "tonight" thrice, possibly underscoring the significance of the current moment or a sense of urgency.
If I meet you in the night
If encountering someone in the night, they are free to desire without restraint.
You're free to covet all you like
A warning or acknowledgment that attempts to stop desire are futile.
Don't you try and stop me
Expressing a firm and determined grasp on life despite its complexities.
I cling tightly to this life
The final line reinforces a strong attachment to life, suggesting resilience or defiance in the face of challenges.
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