Drinking Song
Melodic Desires: A Musical Journey of Yearning and Loss
Lyrics
I want to weave a musical spell
The singer desires to create a captivating and enchanting musical experience.
That leaves you unwell and thinking of me everyday
The singer aims to leave a lasting impact on the listener, causing them to think about the singer continuously.
I want to play you a tune that leaves you marooned and troubled
The desire to perform a tune that isolates and troubles the listener whenever the singer is absent.
Each time I'm away
Expressing the impact of the singer's absence on the listener.
Is there a melody - that could lead you to me - like a lullabied child led to sleep?
Questioning if there's a melody powerful enough to draw the listener to the singer, similar to a soothing lullaby guiding a child to sleep.
So for one moment in time, you'd find that you're mine
The wish for a moment where the listener feels connected and possessed by the singer.
And softly I'd kiss you and weep
Imagining tenderly kissing the listener and shedding tears.
I want to write a simple song that's so frequently sung
The aspiration to compose a simple yet widely popular song.
That you call me to have the thing banned
To create a song so beloved that people request its prohibition due to its emotional impact.
Who's sound so endears that whole nations cheer and sigh
Describing the profound effect the song has on people, evoking cheers and sighs.
When you take my hand
When the listener takes the singer's hand, signifying a connection or relationship.
Is there a melody - that could lead you to me - like a lullabied child led to sleep?
Similar to line 5, wondering if there's a melody strong enough to draw the listener to the singer.
So for one moment in time you'd find that you're mine
Reiteration of wanting a moment of possession over the listener.
And softly I'd kiss you and weep
Imagining tenderly kissing the listener and shedding tears (repeated).
God I'm a gambler that just wants to lose and be allowed to leave
Self-identification as a gambler desiring to lose and leave, perhaps in the context of a relationship.
I'm a traveler - with one last mile my journey is complete
Metaphorical description of oneself as a traveler near the end of their journey.
I'm like a swallow that wants one long last look, before flying east
Comparing oneself to a swallow seeking one last glance before departing.
Last on my list - and then I quit - to kiss your lips and weep
Expressing a desire to complete a final act, kissing the listener's lips, before departing.
I want to play a silver note that fills you with hope
The desire to play a musical note instilling hope in the listener.
And tames you to feed from my hand
Desiring to create a connection where the listener relies on the singer.
A turquoise chord that invites you to soar
Imagining a chord that encourages the listener to explore and journey.
And fly...to a faraway land
Invoking imagery of the listener flying to a distant place.
A symphony that gently leads you to sit and be still with me
Desiring to create music that brings peace and stillness when experienced together.
And grief doesn't frighten me
Expressing fearlessness in the face of grief, suggesting a readiness to confront emotional pain.
At its worst it delights me
Seeing a certain beauty even in the worst aspects of grief.
'Cause I want to kiss you and weep
Reiterating the desire to kiss and weep, expressing deep emotions towards the listener.
I'm a gambler that just wants to lose and be allowed to leave
Repetition of self-identifying as a gambler longing to lose and depart.
I'm a traveler - with one last mile my journey is complete
Reiteration of being a traveler near the end of a journey.
I'm like a swallow that wants one long last look before flying east
Repeating the comparison to a swallow seeking a final look before departing.
Last on my list - and then I quit - to kiss your lips and weep
Desiring to complete one final act, kissing the listener's lips, before departure (repeated).
Is there a melody - that could lead you to me - like a lullabied child led to sleep?
Repeating the question of whether a melody exists to draw the listener to the singer.
So for one moment in time you'd find that you're mine
Reiterating the desire for a moment of possession over the listener.
And softly I'd kiss you and weep
Imagining tenderly kissing the listener and shedding tears (repeated).
So for one moment in time you'd find that you're mine
Reiteration of wanting a moment of possession over the listener.
And softly I'd kiss you and weep
Imagining tenderly kissing the listener and shedding tears (repeated).
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