If It Takes All Night
Bewitched Resilience: Roxy Music's Nightlong Quest for Love
Lyrics
Oh here it comes again
Expressing the recurrence of a certain feeling or situation.
That old ennui
Referring to a sense of weariness or dissatisfaction.
I hope it won't stay long
Hoping for a brief duration of the mentioned weariness.
Well it's every-man to his own thing
Advocating individuality and personal choices.
And every singer to his song
Highlighting the uniqueness of each person's expression through their art.
If you're feeling low
Addressing someone experiencing sadness or disappointment.
And all upset
Emphasizing a state of emotional disturbance.
Nothing's going right
Describing a situation where nothing seems to go well.
You just make a wish
Suggesting the idea of making a wish to change the current situation.
Like in a fairy tale
Drawing a comparison to fairy tales where wishes come true through magic.
And I'll bewitch you
Promising to enchant or captivate the listener to bring comfort.
If it takes all night
Committing to the effort, even if it requires a significant amount of time.
There are many things
Acknowledging the complexity of the situation or emotions.
That I could say
Expressing the speaker's ability to offer words of solace.
To try and comfort you
Recognizing the preference for hearing the simple phrase "I love you."
But I know the words you'd like to hear
Addressing the specific words that would provide comfort.
Are simply "I love you"
Conveying the power and reassurance of the phrase "I love you."
Sometimes I'm up
Describing the speaker's fluctuating emotional states.
Sometimes I'm down
Highlighting the unpredictable nature of life.
A topsy-turvy life
Describing a life full of ups and downs.
But only searching
Stating the primary goal of seeking the truth.
For the truth
Expressing determination to find the truth, even if it takes a long time.
And I'll find it
Reiterating the commitment to discovering the truth.
If it takes all night long
Emphasizing the willingness to dedicate the entire night to the search for truth.
Well I myself
Introducing the speaker's personal priorities.
May main concern
Stating a key concern related to financial capability.
Is what I can afford
Emphasizing the importance of affordability in the speaker's choices.
So if music be my mistress
Expressing a metaphorical relationship with music as a mistress.
Then at least she's Madame Claude, d'accord
Referring to music as Madame Claude, indicating a level of sophistication or refinement.
Ah, more champagne!
Expressing a desire for more champagne to alleviate emotional pain.
To lose this pain
Linking the consumption of champagne to a potential escape from pain.
Would be very nice
Expressing a longing for relief from emotional distress.
So I'll help myself to one more drink
Indicating a self-soothing act of having another drink.
And I'll find myself
Reiterating the determination to find oneself, even if it takes all night.
If it takes all night long
Emphasizing the commitment to self-discovery over an extended period.
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