Lyrics
I've got these arms & legs that flipflop
The speaker expresses a sense of physical instability or unease with limbs that "flipflop."
flip flop
Repetition of the physical unease or instability, emphasizing the flip-flopping motion.
I've got these arms & legs that flipflop
Continuation of the theme of physical discomfort or instability with arms and legs that "flipflop."
flip flop
Reiteration of the physical unease or instability, reinforcing the flip-flopping motion.
I've got these arms & legs that flipflop
Further emphasis on the speaker's discomfort with limbs that continue to "flipflop."
flip-flip-flip, I have desire
Addition of desire as a component of the speaker's emotional state or motivation.
"Freedom!"
A vocal declaration of "Freedom!" expressing a longing for freedom.
I have desire
Reiteration of the speaker's desire, emphasizing a need for freedom.
"Somewhere to go!"
A declaration of wanting "Somewhere to go!" indicating a desire for a purpose or destination.
(Boy! that sounds swell)
A parenthetical comment suggesting approval or agreement with the desire expressed.
In my ears I heard a hurricane blow
The speaker metaphorically hears a hurricane in their ears, possibly symbolizing chaos or turmoil.
In my ears I heard a hurricane grow
Continuation of the hurricane metaphor, suggesting an intensification of chaotic or turbulent emotions.
In my ears I heard a hurricane glow
Further development of the hurricane metaphor, possibly indicating a heightened emotional experience.
I have desire
Reiteration of the speaker's desire, emphasizing the connection with the theme of "Freedom!"
"Freedom!"
Another vocal declaration of "Freedom!" reinforcing the longing for freedom.
I have desire
Reiteration of the speaker's desire, emphasizing the need for freedom and a sense of purpose.
"Somewhere to go!"
Another declaration expressing a desire for "Somewhere to go!" reinforcing the theme of purpose.
(Boy! that sounds swell)
A parenthetical comment expressing approval or agreement with the desire for purpose.
I've got these arms & legs that flipflop
Repetition of the physical unease or instability with limbs that "flipflop."
flip flop
Reiteration of the physical discomfort or instability, emphasizing the flip-flopping motion.
I've got these arms & legs that flipflop
Continuation of the theme of physical unease or instability with arms and legs that "flipflop."
flip flop
Reiteration of the physical unease or instability, reinforcing the flip-flopping motion.
I've got these arms & legs that flipflop
Further emphasis on the speaker's discomfort with limbs that continue to "flipflop."
flip-flip-flop, I have desire
Addition of desire as a component of the speaker's emotional state or motivation.
"Freedom!"
A vocal declaration of "Freedom!" expressing a longing for freedom.
I have desire
Reiteration of the speaker's desire, emphasizing a need for freedom.
"Somewhere to go!"
A declaration of wanting "Somewhere to go!" indicating a desire for a purpose or destination.
(Boy! that sounds swell)
A parenthetical comment suggesting approval or agreement with the desire expressed.
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