Going to Paris
Voyage to Dreams: Unraveling The Waterboys' Parisian Odyssey
Lyrics
We are going to Paris
We are embarking on a journey to Paris.
in a ship with red sails
We are traveling on a ship adorned with red sails.
As the storm gathers slowly
As a storm slowly approaches, setting a dramatic tone.
we eat fish heads and snails
Amidst the impending storm, we consume unconventional food like fish heads and snails.
The mate jumps up, throws down a line
The ship's mate reacts swiftly, throwing a line to rescue a man overboard for the ninetieth time.
to a man overboard for the ninetieth time
Repetition of the man-overboard situation, highlighting the challenges of the journey.
And then he says with a wink
The mate, with a playful gesture, hints at the enduring nature of his duties.
"Sometimes I think
Continuation of the mate's thoughts, expressing a sense of perpetual duty.
I've been doing this forever!"
Reflection on the longevity of the mate's seafaring experience.
We are going to Paris
Reiteration of the journey to Paris, emphasizing the destination.
in a ship called the ??
The ship is named, but the name is unclear (indicated by ??).
There are signs in the sky at night
Reference to celestial signs observed by the Captain during the night.
that the Captain says he's seen
Confirmation of the Captain's claim about seeing signs in the sky.
I keep books under my pillow
The speaker keeps books under the pillow and reads before sleeping, suggesting a studious nature.
and read them before I sleep
The speaker explores strange places and keeps company with peculiar individuals in dreams or imagination.
Strange places I go to,
Continuation of the speaker's adventurous and unconventional experiences.
strange companies I keep
Reaffirmation of the journey to Paris with a group of thirty-one individuals.
We are going to Paris
Sensory perception of nearing the destination, feeling it in the air.
we are one and thirty strong
Emphasizes the unity and strength of the group undertaking the journey.
I can feel it in the air
Anticipation of reaching Paris soon.
we'll be there before long
The wind intensifies dramatically, described as behaving like a man who is insane.
The wind has come
Reiteration of the destination amidst the challenging weather conditions.
like a man insane, insane
The persistent rain during the journey to Paris.
We are going to Paris
Confirmation of the journey on a ship with red sails, reiterating the destination.
it rains and it rains
Repetition of the challenging weather condition of continuous rain.
We are going to Paris
Reaffirmation of the journey to Paris with red sails.
in a ship with red sails
Final confirmation of the journey with red sails, concluding the song.
We are going to Paris
Reiteration of the journey to Paris as a final emphasis.
in a ship with red sails
Final confirmation of the ship's distinctive red sails and the destination of Paris.
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