Stone in Love
Chasing Love's Shadows: Tim Buckley's Stone in Love Meaning Unveiled
Lyrics
Just like the sun chase the moon around,
Comparing pursuit of love to the cyclical nature of the sun chasing the moon.
Just like the fox--he chase the rabbit down,
Using the metaphor of a fox chasing a rabbit to describe the chase in a romantic context.
Well I've been wantin' you woman,
Expressing desire for the woman he wants.
But it ain't no habit,
Acknowledging the desire but emphasizing that it's not a mere routine or habit.
No don't you come too near me,
Warning the woman not to come too close.
'Cause I'm a liable to grab it:
Expressing a strong inclination to seize the opportunity if it arises.
'Cause I'm a stone in love,
Declaring being deeply in love, metaphorically described as a "stone in love."
I can almost taste it, I can almost taste it,
Indicating a heightened sense of anticipation and desire.
Lord I'm a and I was born not to waste it, mmm..,
Affirming a sense of purpose in life and the determination not to waste it.
Born not to waste it Lord,
Reiterating the idea of being born with a purpose and not wanting to squander it.
Oh, now baby; I got midnight fever,
Describing a passionate feeling, possibly metaphorical as "midnight fever."
You're young enough to catch me,
Commenting on the woman's age, suggesting she's both young and mature.
And you're old enough to tease me,
Suggesting the woman is capable of teasing and playing games.
When we start shakin'
Describing a physical reaction, possibly a dance or intimate moment.
Down to the bone,
Expressing an intense connection, going beyond the surface.
I get so crazy
Portraying an overwhelming and uncontrollable emotional response.
I can't leave you alone;
Highlighting the difficulty of distancing oneself from the intense attraction.
Oh, now woman a we're gonna roll you,
Announcing an intention to embrace and enjoy the woman fully.
We're gonna' shake it on down to the bone;
Emphasizing a desire to experience the relationship at a deep and fundamental level.
We're gonna party, honey
Expressing a commitment to celebrate and enjoy the relationship throughout the night.
All night long
Extending the celebration until the neighbors from Cocomo (possibly a fictional place) return.
'Til the folks next door move back to Cocomo
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