Tightly

Coveting Shadows: Neko Case's Tightly Explores the Allure of Forbidden Desires
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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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