Friend of Dorothy
Secrets in Shadows: Embracing the Friend of Dorothy
Lyrics
Hiding on the streets, feel like I'm under cover
Hiding on the streets, feeling like being undercover
Feel like I have to lie, 'bout who and whose my lover
Feeling the need to lie about the identity of one's lover
Got a secret to keep, can't let it get out
Keeping a secret and the necessity to prevent it from getting out
I'll give you a hint, will you know what it's about?
Teasing with a hint about the secret
'Cause I'm a friend of Dorothy's (Yeah)
Identifying as a "friend of Dorothy's"
Do you know who I mean? (Ah-ha)
Asking if the listener understands the reference to "Dorothy"
Do y'know what I'm sayin' or were you listening?
Questioning if the listener comprehends or was paying attention
'Cause I'm a friend of Dorothy's (Yeah)
Reiterating the identity as a "friend of Dorothy's"
Are you a friend of Dorothy's? (Oh yeah)
Asking if the listener is also a "friend of Dorothy's"
You better watch what you do
Advising caution in actions
Better watch what you say
Warning to be careful with words spoken
Keep a low profile and stay out of the way
Suggesting keeping a low profile and staying out of trouble
Now, I'm warning you, you gotta watch where you step
Issuing a warning to be mindful of one's steps
They are always watching and secrets aren't always kept
Highlighting constant surveillance and the difficulty of keeping secrets
Feels like their sights are on me, snipers cross burning red
Feeling targeted and under scrutiny, with a vivid imagery of danger
If they get 'hold of the trigger, then we're better off dead
Emphasizing the severity of potential consequences
'Cause I'm a friend of Dorothy's (Yeah)
Reaffirming the identity as a "friend of Dorothy's"
Do you know who I mean? (Ah-ha)
Repeating the question of whether the listener understands the reference
Do y'know what I'm sayin' or were you listening?
Asking if the listener comprehends or was paying attention
'Cause I'm a friend of Dorothy's (Yeah)
Reiterating the identity as a "friend of Dorothy's"
Are you a friend of Dorothy's? (Oh yeah)
Asking if the listener is also a "friend of Dorothy's"
You better watch what you do
Advising caution in actions (repeated)
Better watch what you say
Warning to be careful with words spoken (repeated)
Keep a low profile and stay out of the way
Suggesting keeping a low profile and staying out of trouble (repeated)
Behind closed doors, when no ones around
Describing a situation of privacy, possibly for personal expression
"You can come on out baby, we'll be safe and sound"
Inviting someone to come out and assuring safety
Now, I know that you're scared, don't let it get in the way
Acknowledging fear but advising not to let it hinder progress
'Cause if we keep our mouths shut
Suggesting that keeping silent may lead to understanding in the future
They'll understand someday
Emphasizing the potential positive outcome of discretion
'Cause I'm a friend of Dorothy's
Reaffirming the identity as a "friend of Dorothy's" (concluding)
Do you know who I mean?
Repeating the question of whether the listener understands the reference (concluding)
Do y'know what I'm sayin' or were you listening?
Asking if the listener comprehends or was paying attention (concluding)
'Cause I'm a friend of Dorothy's
Reiterating the identity as a "friend of Dorothy's" (concluding)
Are you a friend of Dorothy's?
Asking if the listener is also a "friend of Dorothy's" (concluding)
Bist du ein Freund von ihr?
Posing the same question in German, possibly emphasizing universality
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