Elegance
Unveiling Life's Dance: Elegance Beyond Estates
Lyrics
There are those who own,
Some individuals possess control or influence over the world around you.
The world around your own.
They claim ownership over your surroundings.
And say you want to swan, one to one
Expressing a desire to act confidently and independently, but those in power have dominance ("swan" implies elegance and grace).
Hey kid they own the pond.
Those in authority control the situation ("own the pond").
There are those who rest,
People who relax and those who do the work (make the beds).
And those who make the beds,
Distinguishing between those at ease and those responsible for labor.
And should you seek redress
If seeking justice or compensation, it's futile because...
Can't you guess?
The outcome is predictable, as those in control won't provide redress.
Hey child they own this mess.
Highlighting the authoritative figures responsible for the current chaotic state.
So if these star-dust memories, fail to please,
If nostalgic memories fail to bring satisfaction...
If you confuse this dinner dance with elegance,
Warning against confusing a social event (dinner dance) with true elegance.
If you suffer lack of due respect,
Expressing dissatisfaction with the lack of respect.
Take comfort from the guessing game aspect,
Finding solace in the uncertainty or unpredictability of life's challenges.
That she is least where you expect.
True value may be found where it's least expected.
Please be ashamed that you're afraid,
Encouraging self-reflection and acknowledging fear.
Equating elegance and real estate.
Criticizing the association of elegance with material possessions (real estate).
When all the bullion in the world,
Wealth cannot elevate something inherently mediocre.
Cannot transform what's simply second rate.
Material possessions cannot transform something fundamentally inferior.
But will yea no come assess me
An invitation to evaluate and judge the speaker.
Boastfully.
A confident and somewhat defiant statement about not being swayed by prideful displays.
I'll not be bought
Refusing to be influenced by superficial charm or wealth.
By your silver plated come to me.
Rejecting the allure of superficially attractive offers.
So don't you do come try me.
A warning against attempting to deceive or manipulate the speaker.
Because these star-dust memories, fail to please.
If cherished memories fail to bring happiness...
They're not alike this dinner dance,
Reiterating the distinction between a social event and true elegance.
This elegance,
Emphasizing the disparity between elegance and the social gathering.
And if you want to swan, one to one
Reiterating the desire for independent action without needing validation.
Kid you don't need the pond.
Asserting independence without relying on external validation.
There are those whose time,
Referring to individuals whose time is approaching an inevitable decline.
Is due for steep decline.
Highlighting the transient nature of time.
If you can't find the spot,
If someone is unable to find their place or purpose...
Where their time stops,
Suggesting that understanding who established the rules may provide answers.
Just ask who built the clocks.
A metaphorical inquiry into the origins or architects of societal structures.
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