Maryland
Unveiling Shadows: The Poetic Tale of Maryland
Lyrics
She sold her body to the sun
She engaged in a carefree or reckless lifestyle, metaphorically selling herself to the sun.
Who's light hit all the land
The sun's light, reaching everywhere, symbolizes exposure and scrutiny.
Thinking she's the only one,
She believes she is unique or special, displaying a naive and backward perspective.
A naïeve and a backwards stance
Her perspective is simplistic and lacks sophistication.
Those below with those above
People from different social strata are connected, yet misguided in their actions.
Misguided as we are
The collective, including the speaker, is misled or misguided.
Dealing in skin and trading love
Engaging in superficial relationships, exchanging love for fleeting pleasures.
For the sound of a deadbeat heart
Trading deep emotional connection for the shallow satisfaction of a transient relationship.
He never worried about you
A third person, possibly indifferent or uncaring, is referenced.
He never worried about you
Repetition emphasizes the lack of concern from the third person.
I've seen me dancing in your eyes
The speaker recalls a time when they saw themselves reflected in the other person's eyes.
Many years ago
This reflection occurred many years ago, suggesting a distant memory.
And now there's so much that you hide
The other person conceals much about themselves now.
And you'll never let it show
They are unwilling to reveal their true feelings or thoughts.
Those behind with those ahead
People from different times are linked, but the pain of acknowledging this connection is too great.
It hurts too much to say
Choosing not to confront emotional pain and opting for economic considerations instead.
The economic choice instead
The economic choice is seen as a more logical and less emotionally taxing decision.
It makes more sense that way
Suggesting a pragmatic approach to emotional situations.
He never worried about you he never worried
Reiteration of the third person's lack of concern or worry.
He never worried about you he never worried
Emphasis on the indifference or negligence of the third person.
Ohh, i will find I will find my way home
The speaker expresses determination to find their way home despite challenges.
Ohh give the time, give the time, now you know
An appeal for time to heal and bring understanding.
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