The Love Gangster
Love's Underworld: Unraveling the Enigma in Stephen Stills' Melody
Lyrics
Have you got a feelin' botherin' you like a bumble bee
Expressing a feeling of disturbance or unease, similar to a bothersome bumblebee.
Give yourself room for breathin' love you 'til you're fit to be
Suggesting the importance of giving oneself space and time to breathe, promising love until the person is emotionally stable.
Tied...do you need a place to hide
Asking if there's a need for a hiding place, possibly indicating a desire to escape or find solace.
Can you be believin' what they told you yesterday
Questioning the credibility of information received the day before, prompting doubt or skepticism.
Looks can be deceivin', you look like you're runnin' away
Warning about the deceptive nature of appearances, observing that someone seems to be avoiding confrontation or challenges.
Why...if you don't stop you'll die
Expressing a sense of urgency, advising that failure to stop certain actions may lead to negative consequences, even death metaphorically.
Everyone lookin' at my girl
Noticing that others are paying attention to the singer's significant other.
Everyone thinkin'bout my girl. So tough
Highlighting that people are thinking about the singer's partner, and it's a challenging situation.
Everyone birdoggin' at my girl
Indicating that others are showing interest in the singer's girl, possibly with romantic intentions.
You can take her if you got enough
Suggesting that one could pursue the singer's partner if they have sufficient appeal or resources.
You better fly
Encouraging someone to escape or avoid a difficult situation, using the metaphor of flying.
The love gangster gonna make why'cry
Introducing the concept of a "love gangster" who will evoke tears, implying emotional hardship or heartbreak.
Policeman on the corner another one down the street
Observing the presence of policemen in the surroundings, possibly alluding to a sense of surveillance or control.
Kinda makes you wonder what you gonna do with your feet
Provoking contemplation about the future and what choices to make, especially regarding one's path in life.
An' it ain't no lie...everybody gonna need a place to hide
Stating a universal need for a refuge or escape, emphasizing the inevitability of seeking a place to hide.
Yes...the love gangster gonna make you cry
Reiterating the idea of the "love gangster" causing emotional distress, specifically making the person cry.
You need a place to hide
Affirming the need for a hiding place, echoing the sentiment expressed earlier in the lyrics.
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