In shade
Embracing Shadows: Unveiling the Hidden Dance in Sunset Graffiti's 'In Shade'
Lyrics
Hold your face in mine
Expressing a desire to intimately connect by holding one's face.
I didn't wanna feel bad
Not wanting to experience negative emotions.
So I grabbed you from the rain
Seeking comfort by taking someone away from a difficult situation (rain metaphorically represents hardship).
Oh they, no they don't know
Others lack understanding or awareness of the deep emotional connection.
That a slow dance in your eyes ends softly
Expressing the tenderness of a gentle moment reflected in someone's eyes.
Have to walk my shadow home
Metaphorically referring to a personal emotional journey (walking one's shadow home).
You can finally love me
Now the person can truly love because of a change in circumstances or understanding.
Cause you won't know where I been
Implying that the speaker's past experiences or actions won't hinder the potential for new love.
Even outside I've been leaving
Continuing the theme of leaving or departing, possibly physically or emotionally.
And all I ever want is a lamb to pull the fur down
Desiring something soft and comforting to ease discomfort or pain.
Oh so slow
Describing a slow pace, possibly in the context of an emotional process.
Wait
Request or suggestion to wait or pause.
I can recall that day
Recollection of a particular day or memory.
Lace on your tail as you walked away
Using imagery to describe someone departing (lace on the tail).
And you were smoking
Observation of the person smoking, indicating a change or habit.
By the way, I don't mind but
Expressing a lack of concern but implying a missed opportunity for love.
I thought it was our time for love
Feeling that it was the right time for love, but it didn't happen.
If I don't know
Uncertainty about a situation or feeling uninformed.
I'll stick my tongue out
Expressing a playful gesture in response to rain, possibly seeking joy in small moments.
When the rain falls
Referencing rain as a natural phenomenon.
Well I can vent the heat sometimes
Ability to release or express emotions at times.
Even though I don't want to
Feeling obligated to address emotions or situations despite not wanting to.
I just wanna get back to you
Desire to return to someone despite challenges.
Oh they, no they don't know
Others lacking awareness of the depth of someone's character.
They don't know how nice you really are
Highlighting the unrecognized goodness or kindness in someone.
Tasting the rain on your mouth every night
Metaphorically tasting or experiencing rain associated with the person.
Like a rose I can pluck
Comparing the experience of the person to a pluckable rose, possibly expressing desire.
It's a craving I just can't deny
Expressing an irresistible longing or desire.
Even outside I've been leaving
Reiteration of the theme of departure or leaving, possibly repeated for emphasis.
And all I ever want is a lamb to please
Desire for someone pleasant or comforting.
That didn't find her way to me
Reference to someone who didn't find their way to the speaker.
I won't take your fur love
Refusing to take advantage of someone's vulnerability or tenderness.
Cause I been leaving
Reiteration of the theme of departure or leaving, possibly repeated for emphasis.
I wish the world could
Expressing a desire for the world to slow down, possibly to savor moments or reflect.
Slow down
Desire for time to pass at a slower pace.
If I can roam back home
Desire to return home, metaphorically or literally.
Melt my soul on your lips
Expressing a desire for intense emotional connection or intimacy.
In shade
Metaphorically referring to seeking solace or comfort in the shadows, away from the limelight.
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