Little Woman
Echoes of Love's Complexity in Twin Shadow's 'Little Woman'
Lyrics
Little woman, is it me
Addressing a woman, questioning if the speaker is the cause of her suffering.
Born to build your, suffering
Suggesting the woman was destined to endure pain or hardships.
Are you crazy
Asking if the woman is mentally unstable or unpredictable.
Just like me
Comparing the speaker's mental state to the woman's, indicating similarity.
To let me close, to let me be
Expressing surprise or disbelief that the woman allowed the speaker to get close and exist in her life.
The one
Implying that the speaker might be 'the one' for the woman.
Love is a gun
Love is equated to a weapon, possibly suggesting its potential to harm or have a powerful impact.
Love is a gun
Reiteration, reinforcing the metaphor that love is akin to a gun.
Pretty baby
Term of endearment used for the woman, asking for guidance or knowledge.
Let me know
Requesting instructions or information on how to connect emotionally or physically.
How to touch you
Asking for guidance on how to physically interact or engage with the woman.
Where to go
Seeking direction or guidance about where to lead or direct the relationship.
With my fingers
Referencing tactile interaction, possibly with affection or intimacy.
With my tongue
Suggesting physical touch or communication using language as an instrument of intimacy.
With my anger
Implies using anger as a tool or part of emotional engagement within love.
Love's a gun
Reiterating the metaphor that love has a potential for harm or impact.
Love's a gun
Repeating the idea that love can be likened to a gun.
Little woman
Addressing the woman again, suggesting she should be aware or informed.
You should know
Indicating that the woman should recognize her own qualities or characteristics.
You're the river
Comparing the woman to a river, potentially emphasizing her fluidity or beauty.
Shines like chrome
Symbolizing the woman's brilliance or attractiveness by comparing it to shiny chrome.
Love is loud
Characterizing love as something loud, potentially highlighting its impact or volume.
Love is long
Depicting love as enduring or having longevity.
Love is patient
Describing love as having patience, suggesting it waits or endures difficulties.
Love's a song
Metaphorically portraying love as a song, potentially emphasizing its emotional resonance or expression.
Love's a song
Reinforcement of love being akin to a song, echoing its emotional or melodic nature.
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