Coney Island
Enchanting Flames: Unveiling the Mystique of Coney Island
Lyrics
She swallowed swords
Metaphorical description of a woman performing a dangerous act.
Dressed like a gypsy queen
Her attire resembling that of a mysterious and nomadic woman.
Old black wood stage
A reference to the stage made of old black wood.
Ten feet in front of me
Proximity to the stage, emphasizing the intimacy of the experience.
I watched the world slip away
Observing a detachment from reality during the performance.
A pale reflection in her blade
Seeing oneself faintly reflected in the blade of the swords.
She drew in flame
The performer creates a fiery spectacle with gasoline.
Gasoline across her arms
Symbolic description of fire running across her arms.
Tongue to the torches
Engaging with danger by putting her tongue to the torches.
Yet she remained unharmed
Despite the risks, she emerges unharmed.
A saw a flicker of real life
Noticing a glimpse of genuine emotion in her eyes.
Dance 'cross her eyes in the stage light
The authenticity in her expression illuminated by the stage light.
And the waves crashed over Coney Island
Describing powerful and fast waves crashing over Coney Island.
So fast and so violent
The intensity and speed of the waves, suggesting a turbulent experience.
They washed away
The waves erasing or changing things.
Oh, they washed away
The impact of the waves, emphasizing their force.
You said that we
A promise or assurance given by someone.
Could as you anything
Expressing trust in the person to answer any question truthfully.
You would not lie
An affirmation of honesty in responses.
You'd answer everything
A commitment to providing answers to all inquiries.
I kept my questions to myself
The speaker choosing to keep their questions to themselves.
Was too afraid to let them out
Fear preventing the speaker from expressing their inquiries.
And the waves crashed over Coney Island
Repetition of the imagery of powerful waves affecting Coney Island.
So fast and so violent
Continued emphasis on the strength and speed of the waves.
They washed away
The waves causing a transformative or cleansing effect.
Oh, they washed away
The enduring impact of the waves on the surroundings.
You painted waves on the window panes
Describing an artistic act of defiance against a potential storm.
Like you were daring the hurricane
Symbolic challenge to adversity, daring it to return.
To come back again
Invoking the idea of facing challenges with resilience.
And the waves crashed over Coney Island
Reiteration of the impact of powerful waves on Coney Island.
So fast and so violent
Emphasizing the intensity and speed of the waves' impact.
They washed away
The waves bringing change and leaving a lasting impression.
Oh, they washed away
The enduring consequences of the waves on Coney Island.
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