Ballerina
Ballerina's Silent Symphony: A Dance Through Life's Shadows
Lyrics
Once I saw your picture
Reflecting on a past moment when the speaker saw an image of someone.
After I was gone
After the speaker had left or moved away.
Forgotten colors
Recalling forgotten or faded colors from the world where the person in the picture exists.
Of the world where you're on
The person in the picture is associated with a world of vibrant colors and beauty.
Misery was all around
Despite misery being present, the person in the picture remains oblivious to it.
But you did not see
The person in the picture is unaware of the suffering around them.
You're living your life inside a dream
Living a life inside a dream, possibly detached from harsh realities.
Ballerina, I hear you cryin'
Reference to the person in the picture as a "Ballerina" who is crying.
Ain't got nobody
The ballerina has nobody and no time for trying.
Ain't got time for tryin'
The ballerina is not willing to invest time in efforts.
Ballerina, dancin' with fire
The ballerina is depicted as dancing with fire, possibly symbolizing passion or risk.
Ain't got no wishes
The ballerina has no wishes but one strong desire.
Just got one desire
(No specific meaning provided in the lyrics for this line.)
I saw you dancin' in a road with no end
Observing the ballerina dancing in a situation with no apparent resolution or conclusion.
Dreams of tomorrow
The ballerina dreams of tomorrow, but there is a childlike innocence in her thoughts.
But a child in your head
A childlike perspective remains in the ballerina's head despite challenges.
Agony was all around
Agony surrounds the ballerina, but she remains oblivious.
But you did not see
The ballerina is unaware of the suffering in her surroundings.
You're just a part of memory
The ballerina is only a part of a memory, suggesting a disconnection from reality.
Ballerina, I know you cryin'
A repetition emphasizing the ballerina's crying and lack of companionship.
Ain't got nobody
Similar to line 10, highlighting the ballerina's loneliness.
Ain't got time for tryin'
Reiterating the ballerina's lack of time for trying or making efforts.
Ballerina, dancin' with fire
Repetition of the ballerina dancing with fire, emphasizing passion or risk.
Ain't got no wishes
Reiteration that the ballerina has no wishes but one strong desire.
Just got one desire
(No specific meaning provided in the lyrics for this line.)
Ballerina, ballerina
Repetition of the term "Ballerina" with an emphasis on dancing and dreams.
Dance your dreams
An encouragement for the ballerina to continue dancing her dreams.
Ballerina, dance your dreams
Reiteration of the encouragement for the ballerina to dance her dreams.
Ballerina, look around
Instructing the ballerina to look around, acknowledging the presence of misery.
Misery is all around
Highlighting the prevalence of misery in the ballerina's surroundings.
Ballerina, look around and see
Repeating the instruction for the ballerina to look around and perceive the misery.
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