Need It in Need
Yearning Amidst Liberation: Steve Smyth's Poetic Reflections
Lyrics
The whined from the tires
The sound produced by the tires as they whine.
The lag off the choral
The delay or lag in the choral (musical) aspect.
Saying this year will be known by the lines on my face
Expressing that the events of the year will be evident through the lines on the speaker's face.
Pulled out off the water
Withdrawn or moved away from the water.
Head rests on aeroplane windows
Resting one's head on airplane windows.
Laughin' this year they'll never catch me again
Confidently stating that this year, the speaker won't be caught or hindered again.
The wind brings up the fire
The wind ignites the fire, possibly metaphorical for passion or intensity.
Rooms swell like in a storm
Rooms expand or swell, possibly reflecting a turbulent or intense situation.
It was in your hair and your stair
Referring to something significant in the speaker's hair and stair (possibly a journey or experience).
went through this mortal world
Passing through the mortal world, suggesting a transient or fleeting existence.
The whistles blew off the rails
Whistles blowing off the rails, indicating a disruption or departure from the usual path.
Ropes flew at the seabird docks
Ropes flying at the seabird docks, possibly symbolizing challenges or obstacles.
It was in your hands and your ear
Something significant in the hands and ear, possibly emphasizing touch and listening.
Gave no heed to calls of love
Disregarding calls of love, indicating a lack of responsiveness or emotional detachment.
The leaves call out a warning
Leaves issuing a warning, possibly a metaphor for nature signaling caution.
Lamp shade lace in auburn
Lamp shade lace in auburn, describing a visual element with potential emotional connotations.
Left all to the searching and the yearning light
Abandoning everything to the searching and yearning light, possibly seeking meaning or purpose.
Hang no vacancy
Advising against settling, with a metaphorical reference to "no vacancy."
The pages read of slavery
Pages narrating stories of slavery, possibly referencing history or personal experiences.
Words in unrequited desire
Words expressing unrequited desire, indicating unfulfilled romantic or emotional longing.
Settle down let the note ring
Encouraging to settle down and let the musical note resonate.
For whom the bell tolls
A reference to the tolling bell, symbolizing impending change or doom.
Helium shaped heart balloon
Heart shaped like helium balloon, possibly suggesting a light and floating feeling in love.
Eyes stared at your room ceiling
Eyes fixed on the room ceiling, possibly indicating contemplation or introspection.
I said set it free in the park
Expressing the idea of setting something free in the park.
She said “ I'll keep it , for someone who needs it ,
A dialogue indicating a commitment to keeping something for someone in need.
In need “
Emphasizing the concept of being "In need," possibly concluding with a theme of vulnerability or dependence.
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