Ain't Looking Closely
Embracing Freedom: Ain't Looking Closely by Tift Merritt
Lyrics
Perfect sky,
Describing a flawless or beautiful sky.
The sun and I are going our own way.
Expressing independence or divergence from the sun's path.
I can tell
Confidence in recognizing that nobody else can love the singer like the elements (wind, nature).
No one else gonna know how to love me
Belief that the wind and nature understand the singer's need for love.
But the wind with his hands on my face,
Feeling the touch of the wind symbolizing a form of affection.
And the tall grass, Lord, how it shakes.
Admiration for the movement and vitality of nature (tall grass shaking).
All of my worries can just worry about me for a change.
Acknowledging personal worries but deciding to let them take care of themselves.
Cause I ain't looking closely today.
Choosing not to scrutinize or analyze things deeply today.
No, I ain't looking closely today.
Reaffirming the decision not to inspect minutely.
Like a river so wide, I'm gonna let it slide away.
Metaphorically likening emotions to a wide river, opting to let them fade away or not dwell on them.
Long way off,
Being at a distance from something or someone.
Someone calling ain't calling my name.
Not interested in responding to someone calling out.
Old blue jay,
Referencing a blue jay as a symbol of freedom or escape rather than explaining oneself.
Fly away rather than explain.
Choosing flight or escape over giving an explanation.
Water carries voices and the devil may care.
Not affected by others' opinions or influences; remaining indifferent.
Me, I don't have an answer to spare,
Not having a response or solution to offer.
No use in asking, I'm still felling the same.
Unwilling to engage or change one's feelings despite inquiries.
I ain't looking closely today.
Reiterating the decision not to inspect things too closely.
I ain't looking closely today.
Continuing the stance of avoiding deep scrutiny.
I'm feeling so high, I'm gonna let it fly away.
Feeling elated or euphoric and choosing to let that feeling dissipate or pass.
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