Let's Come Together
Embrace the Light: Let's Come Together for Joy and Liberation
Lyrics
It's been a dark, dark time
Expressing a difficult and challenging period.
for the history books
Suggesting that the challenging time is significant enough to be recorded in history books.
We've all been desperate
Acknowledging a collective sense of longing for enjoyable experiences and attractive appearances.
for good times & good looks
Desire for positive experiences and aesthetics.
But I can see the sun
Optimistic imagery of the sun on the horizon, implying hope.
out there by the horizon
Continuation of the hopeful imagery.
It's been a dark, dark time
Reiteration of the challenging time, emphasizing confinement indoors.
stuck inside all day
Highlighting the lack of physical contact and engagement with literature during the difficult period.
Deprived of hugs and kisses,
Specifically mentioning the absence of hugs and kisses, portraying emotional deprivation.
reading Hemingway.
Indicating the use of literature, possibly Hemingway, as a coping mechanism.
But I can see the sun
Reiteration of the optimistic image of the sun on the horizon.
out there by the horizon
Continuation of the hopeful imagery.
Calling all kings and queens and queers today
Invitation to people of various identities, including royalty and the LGBTQ+ community.
Beat your face now, come out and play
Encouragement to express oneself, possibly through makeup ("Beat your face").
Let's come together
The central call to unite and collaborate.
Let's fill the streets
Encouraging a collective presence in public spaces.
Let's come together, it's sunny weather
Connecting unity with positive weather, suggesting a metaphorical change in atmosphere.
We can dance, we can sing, we can do even better Let's come together, let's come together
Promoting various forms of joyful expression and improvement.
It is a bright, bright time,
Declaration of a positive and vibrant period.
Shantay, I stay!
Reference to staying confidently and authentically true to oneself.
Coming through purse-first,
Entering boldly, possibly with a fashion accessory ("purse-first").
I'm ready to slay.
Expressing readiness to achieve success or impress.
Now I can see the sun
Reiteration of the optimistic image of the sun on the horizon.
out there by the horizon
Continuation of the hopeful imagery.
It is a bright, bright time,
Reaffirmation of the positive and bright period.
ten's across the board
A reference to a perfect score, suggesting excellence and high standards.
Bring your Judy,
Encouraging the presence of a supportive friend or ally ("Judy").
they will all be deaht-drop-floored.
Anticipating a strong and positive reaction from the audience ("deaht-drop-floored").
Now I can see the sun
Reiteration of the optimistic image of the sun on the horizon.
out there by the horizon
Continuation of the hopeful imagery.
Let's come together
Repetition of the central call to come together.
Let's fill the streets
Reiterating the idea of occupying public spaces as a united group.
Let's come together, it's sunny weather
Connecting unity with positive weather, suggesting a metaphorical change in atmosphere (repeated).
We can dance, we can sing, we can do even better Let's come together, let's come together
Encouraging various forms of joyful expression and improvement (repeated).
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