This Is the Girl
Enigmatic Echoes: Patti Smith's Revelry in 'This Is the Girl'
Lyrics
This is the girl
This refers to a particular girl.
For whom all tears fall
Her presence invokes sadness and emotional expression.
This is the girl
Reiteration of the girl's identity.
Who was having a ball
She was enjoying herself or having a good time.
Just a dark smear masking the eyes
Her eyes are concealed, possibly symbolizing mystery or hidden emotions.
Spirited away, hurrying inside
She is taken away quickly and discreetly.
This is the girl
Reintroduction of the girl.
That crossed the bind
She overcame a barrier or boundary.
This is the song about smothering vine
The song narrates a story involving an overpowering influence, likened to a smothering vine.
Twisted as laurels to crown her head
Metaphorically, her achievements are compared to laurels, indicating honor.
Raised as a reef upon her bed
Her accomplishments are built up, likened to a reef on her bed.
This is the girl
Reiteration of the girl's identity.
This the blind that turned in wine
A reference to a transformative experience involving intoxication.
This is the wine of the house, it is said
Wine symbolizes an essential element of the house's character or essence.
This is the girl who yearned to be heard
The girl desires recognition and validation for her voice.
So much for cradling a smouldering bird
A metaphorical expression, possibly suggesting the difficulty of nurturing delicate aspirations.
This is the girl
Reiteration of the girl's identity.
This is the girl
Repetition for emphasis.
This is the girl
Reiteration of the girl's identity.
For whom all tears fall
Similar to line 2, emphasizing the emotional impact associated with the girl.
This is thegdirl
Typo corrected: "This is the girl."
Who was having a ball
Reiteration of the girl's earlier joyful state.
This is the girl
Reiteration of the girl's identity.
For whom all tears have shed
Emphasizing the shedding of tears for the girl.
This is the wine of the house, it is said
Reiteration of the significance of wine in the context of the house.
This the blind that turned in wine
Repetition for emphasis.
This is the wine of the house, it is said
Reiteration of the importance of wine in defining the house.
This is the girl who yearned to be heard
The girl yearns for acknowledgment and validation of her thoughts or feelings.
So much for cradling a smouldering bird
An acknowledgment of the challenges associated with nurturing delicate aspirations.
This is the girl
Reiteration of the girl's identity.
This is the girl
Repetition for emphasis.
This is the girl
Final repetition of the girl's identity, possibly concluding the narrative.
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