Toes
Ripples of Contemplation: Norah Jones' Toes Unveiled
Lyrics
The current is strong from what I've heard
The current of the water is strong based on information I've received.
I'll whisk you down the stream
I'll take you downstream quickly.
But I never seem to have the time
Despite the desire, I never seem to find the time.
So my toes just touch the water
My toes only touch the water, implying hesitance or reluctance.
So my toes just touch the water
Reiteration of the hesitation expressed in the previous line.
Daydreamed on the bank again
Daydreaming while sitting on the bank, possibly reflecting on life.
I was swimming with the fish
Immersed in a fantasy of swimming with the fish.
And I thought this time that it may be true
Entertaining the possibility that the fantasy might come true this time.
But my toes just touched the water [Repeat: x3]
Repeated expression of hesitation despite the desire for immersion.
Walked a mile just to find the edge
Walking a considerable distance to reach the edge of something.
Some place low enough
Looking for a place low enough to easily step into.
to step right in
Describing the ideal location to enter the water.
Now I'm here and I can't begin
Having reached the desired spot, feeling stuck and unable to start.
to move
Expressing a sense of immobility or indecision.
Walked a mile just to find the edge
Repetition of the experience of walking a mile to find the edge.
Some place low enough
Seeking a location low enough to step into the water.
to step right in
Describing the desired characteristics of the entry point.
Now I'm here and I can't begin
Being in the desired place but unable to start the intended action.
to move
Reiteration of the feeling of being stuck or unable to move forward.
That spoiled sun up over there
Referring to the sun as spoiled, suggesting it always gets its way.
Always has to have its way
Commenting on the sun's demanding nature.
And I know that the river's there to shelter me
Acknowledging the presence of the river as a source of shelter.
But my toes just touched the water [Repeat: x3]
Despite the river's presence, the hesitation to fully engage remains.
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