Lady In the Wires
Echoes of Time: Small Black's Enchanting Tale in 'Lady In the Wires'
Lyrics
I came here half alive
I arrived here feeling only partially alive
With terrible things in mind
Carrying troubling thoughts in my mind
A long way, a long way to go
A long journey ahead, a considerable distance to cover
The spirit's endearingly slow
The spirit is moving slowly and affectionately towards its end
Oh, lady in the wires
Addressing a woman associated with technology or communication networks
Of another time
This woman belongs to a different era
How first you knew me!
Expressing the familiarity the lady has with the speaker
A boy, as you drew me
Recalling the lady's initial perception of the speaker as a boy
Anyone at all
Referring to the lady's knowledge of the speaker or anyone else
Could've known where
Indicating that anyone could have known the speaker's whereabouts
Anyone at all
Stating that anyone could have informed the lady about the speaker
Could've told her
Suggesting that there were opportunities for someone to communicate with the lady
Lady in the wires
Repeating the reference to the lady associated with technology
Of another time
Reiterating the connection of the lady with a different time
How you've tried!
Acknowledging the lady's efforts
Tried and tried
Emphasizing the repeated attempts made by the lady
Had nowhere, had nowhere to go
Being in a state of having no direction or place to go
The spirit delirious chose
The spirit, in a state of delirium, made a chosen decision
Anyone at all
Similar to line 10, suggesting that anyone could have known the speaker's location
Could've known where
Repeating the idea that anyone could have been aware of the speaker's whereabouts
Anyone at all
Reiterating that someone could have informed the lady about the speaker
Could've told her
Highlighting the missed opportunities for communication
Lady in the wires
Referencing the lady associated with technology and communication
Lost in the wild
The lady is lost in an untamed or unpredictable environment
Lady in the wires
Repeating the connection of the lady with a different life
Of another life
Reiterating the association of the lady with technology or communication
Lady in the wires
Addressing the lady associated with technology or communication
Lady in the wires
Repeating the mention of the lady associated with technology or communication
Once in awhile
Occasionally or infrequently, the lady is acknowledged or remembered
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