Ole Black 'n' Blue Eyes
Lost in the Dance of Ole Black 'n' Blue Eyes
Lyrics
Well, she wants to be a singer in the band
Describes the girl's aspiration to become a singer in the band.
Maybe I'll give the girl a hand and a microphone
Expresses the singer's willingness to support the girl with a microphone.
Looks like she's all alone
Observes that the girl appears to be lonely.
She can bring a friend, though she's not my kind of friend
Mentions that the girl can bring a friend, but not the singer's preferred type of friend.
She keeps on staring me out with her
Highlights the girl's intense gaze with her distinctive black and blue eyes.
Old black and blue eyes
Emphasizes the unique color of the girl's eyes, suggesting a sense of mystery or intensity.
And I can take her dancing just to give the girl a chance
Indicates the singer's willingness to take the girl dancing to give her a chance.
And I was never that good at being nice when I should
Admits a lack of skill in being nice when required.
I guess that she'll forgive me right before she tries to kill me
Suggests a potential conflict or misunderstanding that the girl might forgive before taking drastic action.
'Cause I sold her on yesterday's
Refers to the singer selling the girl on the idea of going home, possibly metaphorical.
"Come take me home", eyes
Describes the girl's eyes with a plea to be taken home.
And I can take her waltzing just so she could kick my head in
Mentions the possibility of waltzing with the girl, anticipating physical consequences.
Oh, I do believe I was drunk and both of my heads had shrunk
Implies intoxication and a state of vulnerability with a play on the size of the singer's heads.
I guess her name was Tina 'cause before I'd even seen her
Reveals the girl's name as Tina and the singer being captivated before even knowing it.
I was lost in her, "What's your name?"
Recalls the girl's direct question about the singer's name.
"Just get me fucked", eyes
Describes the girl's eyes with a vulgar expression, suggesting a lustful encounter.
"Oh, take me home", eyes
Repeats the plea from line 12, emphasizing the desire to be taken home.
And Chelsea says she's got nowhere to go
Introduces a character named Chelsea who claims to have nowhere to go.
And if she does, she's gettin' there slow
Comments on Chelsea's slow progress if she has a destination.
And I can help her out, but I've got somewhere to be
Expresses the singer's willingness to help Chelsea but acknowledges personal commitments.
And that's the very thing when you're dealing with me
Notes the complexity of dealing with the singer, possibly implying a chaotic lifestyle.
Young soul shagger, begging me to bag her
Introduces the term "Young soul shagger," depicting a person pursuing the singer for physical intimacy.
Filthy heart and swollen hips
Describes the person's characteristics with a mix of negative traits.
And she said, "Oh, my dearest
Quotes the person expressing a self-deprecating sentiment.
I'm not pretty, isn't it a pity
Quotes the person expressing a lack of physical attractiveness.
That you won't kiss these rotten lips?"
Highlights the person's desire for a kiss despite perceived shortcomings.
"Oh, take me home", eyes
Reiterates the plea from lines 12 and 19 with a reference to Chelsea's eyes.
Old black and blue eyes
Reiterates the distinctive color of the girl's eyes.
And Chelsea says she's got nowhere to go
Repeats Chelsea's claim of having nowhere to go and the slow progress if she has a destination.
And if she does, she's getting there slow
Reiterates the singer's willingness to help Chelsea but with a time constraint.
And I can help her out, but I've got somewhere to be
Restates the challenge of dealing with the singer in the context of helping Chelsea.
And that's the very thing when you're dealing with me
Echoes the sentiment that dealing with the singer comes with challenges.
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