Myth of Sisyphus
Eternal Struggle: Unveiling the Myth of Sisyphus in Stephen Stills' Melody
Lyrics
Are you leavin'?
Asking if the listener is leaving.
Bein' alone
Reflecting on the feeling of loneliness.
Always made you sad
Loneliness has consistently brought sadness.
I got memories of the city
Recollection of memories associated with the city.
Followin' me everywhere I go
City memories persistently accompany the speaker.
Are you mad with heartache?
Asking if the listener is upset due to heartache.
Got a country home
Contrasting the solitude with a country home.
And you a Parisian
Highlighting the listener's Parisian background.
Gonna carry all of your sorrow
Expressing the intent to share and alleviate the listener's sorrow.
Right along with you when I'm gone
Committing to carry the listener's sorrows even after the speaker is gone.
Got to go away
Expressing the need to leave.
Only need a couple of days
Requiring only a short time away.
I got one more chance to sing it
Emphasizing the importance of a final opportunity to sing.
And I ain't gon' waste my time
Determined not to waste time, possibly on unimportant matters.
'Cause everything including you is on the line
Stating the significance of everything, including the listener, being at stake.
Are you troubled?
Inquiring if the listener is troubled or feeling bad.
Feelin' bad
Acknowledging a sense of distress.
And no one seems to care
Noticing a lack of concern from others.
Got the myth of Sisyphus
Referring to the myth of Sisyphus, a symbol of eternal struggle and futility.
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Unclear meaning, as the lyrics contain a question mark.
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