Tangier

Feeling emotionally wounded, a deep void exists in the speaker's heart that seems insurmountable.

Describing the enormity of the emotional void using the imagery of the long breakwater and the wide expanse of the Strait of Gibraltar.

A repetition of "Gibraltar," possibly emphasizing the significance of this location in relation to the emotional struggle.

Repetition of "Gibraltar" with a playful variation, possibly indicating a creative or exploratory approach to dealing with the emotional hole.

The speaker expresses a sense of ongoing exploration and self-discovery, suggesting that the process of healing is not complete.

The speaker likens themselves to a wayward astronaut and a map-less pioneer, highlighting a lack of direction or guidance in their journey.

Riding a wind that brought the speaker to a specific destination, indicating a surrender to fate or external forces.

Arrival at Tangier, a place of significance in the speaker's journey, possibly representing a turning point or a destination in the emotional landscape.

Describing the sounds of a rooster crowing and a collared dove singing, creating an atmospheric backdrop to the speaker's experiences in Tangier.

The speaker sits by someone's side, positioned high above the tide, suggesting a sense of elevation or detachment from the emotional turbulence.

Continuation of sitting by someone's side, sharing a tranquil moment of watching boats go by, possibly symbolizing the passage of time.

Describing the person in Tangier as elusive, made of sand and wind, emphasizing the inability to connect with them on a deeper level.

Expressing a desire for physical intimacy, contrasting the current inability to touch with the speaker's yearning.

Repetition of the desire for physical intimacy, emphasizing the speaker's longing.

Playful repetition of "wanna," possibly reflecting the lighthearted or whimsical nature of the desire.

Sharing personal thoughts while engaging in a mundane activity, like peeling apricots, indicating a sense of openness and vulnerability.

The speaker expresses enjoyment of the person's presence, marked by an audible expression ("ooooh").

Stating a preference for being in Tangier, suggesting a positive connection between the location and the emotional experience.

Reiteration of the speaker's physical location in Tangier, underscoring its importance in the narrative.

Repeating the idea of a hole in the heart, now linked to the necessity of departure.

Describing the departure across the water, emphasizing the lack of control or guidance with the mention of a boat without a rudder.

Repetition of "rudder," possibly highlighting the lack of direction in the impending journey.

Playful repetition of "rudder," possibly indicating a resigned acceptance of the lack of control in the journey.

The speaker expresses a desire to disappear, suggesting a contemplation of self and identity.

Suggesting that Tangier is a place where the speaker could achieve the desired disappearance, possibly due to its significance in the speaker's emotional journey.

Reiteration of the idea of disappearing in Tangier, emphasizing the place's role in the speaker's contemplation of self.