Leah
Pearls of Love: Roy Orbison's Dive into Passion for Leah
Lyrics
Le-Leah, Leah, Le-Leah, Leah
Repetition of Leah's name, emphasizing her significance and presence in the singer's thoughts.
Here I go
Expression of readiness or determination to embark on a journey or experience.
From the hut to the boat to the sea
Describing the movement from a hut towards a boat and eventually into the sea, possibly symbolizing a progression or departure for Leah.
For Leah
Stating the purpose of the journey, indicating it's specifically for Leah.
Ah-hah I gotta go diving in the bay
Expressing the singer's commitment to diving into the bay, hinting at an arduous task ahead.
Gotta get a lot of oysters find some pearls today
Setting the objective to collect oysters and find pearls, implying a desire to create something valuable for Leah.
To make a pretty necklace for Leah
Connecting the found pearls to making a beautiful necklace intended for Leah.
Le-e-ah
Reiteration of Leah's name, emphasizing her importance and connection to the task.
I've gotta go deep and find the ones just right
Expressing the need to search extensively to find the perfect pearls, anticipating Leah's pleasant surprise.
I'll bet my Leah'll be surprised tonight
Confidence in the anticipation of Leah's positive reaction upon receiving the pearls.
I'll place the pearls around the only girl for me
Intention to adorn Leah with the pearls as a symbol of affection and commitment.
Le-e-ah
Reiteration of Leah's name, reinforcing her significance in the singer's thoughts and actions.
But something's wrong I cannot move around
Recognition of an obstacle or issue hindering the singer's movement.
My leg is caught it's pulling me down
Physical struggle and danger, as the singer's leg is trapped and causing distress.
But I'll keep my hand shut tight for if they find me
Resolve to keep a tight grip, alluding to preserving the found pearl even in dire circumstances.
They'll find the pearl for Leah
Commitment to ensure the pearl is found for Leah, despite personal danger.
And now it's over I'm awake at last
Recognition that the situation was merely a dream, a realization upon waking up.
Old heartaches and memories from the past
Reflection on past emotional pain and memories linked to lost love, possibly Leah.
It was just another dream about my lost love
Confirmation that the earlier events were part of a dream, highlighting the singer's longing and unresolved feelings for Leah.
'Bout Le-e-ah
Reiteration of Leah's name, emphasizing her place in the singer's dreams and thoughts.
Le-Leah, Leah, Le-Leah, Leah
Repetition of Leah's name, underscoring her importance and persistent presence.
Here I go
Expression of readiness or determination to return to the dream world where Leah exists.
Back to sleep and in my dreams I'll dream
Desire to return to sleep to continue dreaming about Leah, suggesting a longing or strong attachment to the dream and Leah herself.
With Leah, Leah, Le-ah
Repetition of Leah's name, emphasizing the continued focus and fixation on Leah in the singer's dreams.
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