In Milano
Rediscovering Appetite: "In Milano" by Stella Le Page
Lyrics
My tallest winter shadow
Reflecting on the longest shadow of winter, symbolizing a challenging or difficult time.
Leads me frozen back to this purple room where I lay
Returning to a familiar place (purple room) where the singer lies, possibly indicating a sense of comfort or nostalgia.
Send you a risky photo
Sending a daring photo, possibly suggestive or provocative, to someone.
Then I shut my phone off
Turning off the phone after sending the photo, suggesting a deliberate disconnection or avoidance.
Mirror please don't look at me that way
Addressing a mirror that reflects judgment, expressing discomfort with one's own appearance.
Alone but at what cost
Being alone, questioning the emotional or personal cost of solitude.
Why am I waiting
Pondering the reason for waiting, possibly for someone or something.
I can be hungry too and not have to feel ashamed
Asserting the right to be hungry without shame, challenging societal expectations.
In Milano
Referencing the city of Milan, setting the scene for the narrative.
I got my appetite back
Regaining appetite, possibly metaphorical for rediscovering personal desires or needs.
I am reminded that you are not the only meal in town
Acknowledging that there are other options or opportunities besides the current situation.
Make it through one more winter alone
Enduring another winter alone, emphasizing resilience and self-reliance.
Climb my way up and out of your danger-zone
Escaping from a danger zone, possibly a toxic or negative environment.
In Milano
Reiterating the significance of Milan in the singer's experience.
In Milano
Emphasizing the impact or importance of Milan in the narrative.
Sat at the silver dinner
Describing a scene at a dinner, possibly with a romantic or social context.
Smiling stupidly
Smiling foolishly, indicating a positive or lighthearted atmosphere.
I text you under the tablecloth
Texting discreetly under the table, suggesting hidden communication.
My glass is spilling over
Experiencing an overflowing glass, possibly symbolizing abundance or excess.
The waiter's on his knees
Noting the waiter's position, contrasting qualities with someone from the past.
But he's everything that you're not
Highlighting differences between the current companion and a past individual.
Sure I'm gonna take dessert
Expressing a decision to indulge in dessert, asserting independence.
No good in waiting
Rejecting the notion of waiting, challenging societal expectations.
I can be hungry too so why should I feel ashamed
Affirming the right to be hungry without shame, similar to line 8.
In Milano
Reiterating the significance of Milan in the singer's experience.
I got my appetite back
Regaining appetite, possibly metaphorical for rediscovering personal desires or needs.
I am reminded that you are not the only guy around
Acknowledging the presence of other potential romantic interests.
For once I can feed my ego
Experiencing a boost in self-esteem, possibly through newfound independence.
Do it all for the girl I was years ago
Acting for the benefit of the person the singer used to be, suggesting personal growth.
In Milano
Reiterating the significance of Milan in the singer's experience.
In Milano
Emphasizing the impact or importance of Milan in the narrative.
The drama and passion are back
Declaring the return of drama and passion, suggesting a revived emotional state.
All these emotions are flashing through my mind like souvenirs
Reflecting on intense emotions as if they are tangible memories or mementos.
I'm hot and high after the show
Expressing a positive, exhilarated feeling after a performance or event.
God it's good to be back on the road again
Celebrating the joy of being back on the road, possibly a metaphor for freedom and adventure.
In Milano
Reiterating the significance of Milan in the singer's experience.
In Milano
Emphasizing the impact or importance of Milan in the narrative.
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