Little Table
Guardian Angel and Wooden Bonds: The Meaning Behind 'Little Table'
Lyrics
He likes to hide above the corner there
Expresses someone's preference for hiding in a specific corner.
Hiding notes inside my little chair
Refers to the act of placing written notes secretly in a small chair.
You got the arms of a guardian angel
Complimentary comparison, describing the person as having protective qualities like a guardian angel.
And I got the legs to be your little table
Describes the speaker's physical attributes, suggesting the willingness to provide support as a stable foundation.
I built him all up hand and wood
Depicts the creation of a figure or object using hands and wood materials.
Four nails and a little mud
Describes the construction details, including four nails and a bit of mud.
So when my body feelin all unstable
Expresses a desire for stability when the speaker's body feels unsteady.
I wanna be your little table
Reiterates the desire to be a supportive presence, symbolized as a "little table."
Could I be
Pondering the possibility of being someone specific.
Maybe me
Expresses uncertainty or curiosity about one's identity.
Could I, would you let me?
Presents a hypothetical scenario of being allowed to be someone.
Your the only thing left that's real
Highlights the significance of the person as the only remaining genuine aspect.
The only thing left to fear or feel
Addresses the limited options or emotions left, emphasizing fear and feeling.
If you would give me just a little spoonful
Expresses a willingness to provide support in small doses, using the metaphor of a spoonful.
I will give you my little table
Reiterates the speaker's offer to be a supportive presence symbolized as a "little table."
Could I be
Repetition of the question regarding the possibility of being someone specific.
Maybe me
Repetition of expressing uncertainty or curiosity about one's identity.
Could I, would you let me?
Repetition of presenting a hypothetical scenario of being allowed to be someone.
You like to hide inside the corner there
Repeats the idea of someone liking to hide in a particular corner.
Hiding notes inside my little chair
Repeats the concept of placing notes secretly inside a small chair.
You gonna be my guardian angel
Repeats the complimentary comparison of someone as a guardian angel.
I'm gonna be your little table
Repeats the speaker's commitment to being a supportive presence as a "little table."
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