Sewing Machine
Dancing through Desires: Turtlenecked's Melody of Love and Laziness
Lyrics
she takes your hand
Initiating a connection or relationship, possibly romantic.
she wants to dance
Expressing a desire to engage in a dance, a metaphor for a shared experience.
so you write a song
Creating a musical expression, possibly to impress or connect with the person.
that shoots around her feet
Describing the impact of the song on the person, creating a lively atmosphere.
they want to dance
Others expressing interest in dancing, possibly influenced by the music.
you tell em yeah
Acknowledging and encouraging others to join in the fun.
you play for fun
Highlighting a contrast in motives - playing for fun vs. playing for a deeper connection.
but i play just for keeps
Expressing a more serious commitment to the relationship or experience.
and laziness waits like a gun
Comparing laziness to a latent threat, possibly hinting at complacency.
in a nightstand drawer
Describing the potential danger of laziness stored away, like a hidden weapon.
beneath the hot dallas sun
Setting the scene with a specific location, introducing a sense of heat or intensity.
waiting watching taking something
Describing an observer waiting and watching, possibly for an opportunity.
and riding it bareback cross
Using vivid imagery of riding bareback across the plain, suggesting a bold, unrestrained pursuit.
the plain into the vanish point again
Repeating the theme of waiting and watching, hinting at anticipation.
waiting watching taking something
Continuation of the observer's actions, emphasizing the desire to take something.
heard there is water up the road she
Referring to a distant location and a call from the person of interest.
called me up and let me know
Receiving communication about a potential connection or meeting.
i lived alone
Describing a period of solitude or loneliness.
just like a toad
Using a toad as a metaphor, possibly indicating a sense of unfulfillment or insignificance.
then she kissed my nose
Recalling a moment of intimacy, specifically a kiss on the nose.
oh what a fool i was
Reflecting on past actions with a sense of foolishness or naivety.
and laziness waits like a gun
Reiterating the theme of laziness as a potential threat, now in a personal context.
in my pocket beside
Describing the proximity of the perceived threat, highlighting its accessibility.
a wad of chewing gum
Adding a mundane item, chewing gum, possibly to emphasize the casual nature of the threat.
when you're getting frayed
Describing a state of deterioration or stress, possibly in the relationship.
i'll get the sewing machine
Introducing a metaphorical sewing machine as a tool to mend or fix the situation.
and i'll stay
Expressing a commitment to stay up all night to address the issues.
stay up all night
Continuing the commitment to address the relationship or connection.
writing your name
Committing to a symbolic act of dedication, writing the person's name.
we'll do the things that
Anticipating shared activities and experiences based on the person's preferences.
you like
Reiterating the commitment to engage in activities the person enjoys.
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