Somebody Knocking
Midnight Spells and Mystical Knocks: Unveiling the Meaning
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Big star
A significant or prominent figure
She rising, she warning
She is growing or becoming more prominent, issuing a warning
Mamma, it ain't long before the day
Addressing the mother, suggesting that time is running short before something significant happens
Red rooster
A metaphorical reference to a confident or dominant male figure
He crowing, he wanting
He is crowing, expressing desire or need
Blue moon on the wane
A phase of the moon when it appears to decrease in size, possibly indicating a diminishing influence or power
Ol' black snake
Refers to a potentially dangerous or deceptive entity
He crawling, slip sliding
It is moving with difficulty and instability
Crawling 'cross my floor
Symbolic of a threatening presence, invading personal space
Old mule come
Refers to an aged and experienced entity
He jumping, he kick
It is actively causing disturbance or trouble
Kicking in my stall
Causing disruption or chaos in a confined space
Casting your spell
Exerting influence or control through a mystical or captivating manner
Talking all out of your head
Speaking nonsensically or in a confusing manner
I hear it 'round midnight
During the late hours, possibly indicating a mysterious or unsettling event
I hear it--somebody knocking on my door
Hearing a persistent knocking on the door
I hear it 'round midnight
Reiteration of the previous line, emphasizing the continued disturbance
Somebody knocking on my door
Another mention of the persistent knocking, reinforcing the disturbance
Casting your spell
Similar to line 17, implying an ongoing influence or control
Talking all out of your head
Reiterating the idea of speaking incoherently or irrationally
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