Blue June
Echoes of Love in Blue June's Melody
Lyrics
All around I see blue and brown
All around, the speaker observes shades of blue and brown, possibly symbolizing a sense of melancholy or nostalgia.
Traces of your skin on all the things I found
The speaker finds remnants of someone's presence, represented by traces of their skin on various objects.
She keeps her warmth in a little jar
A metaphorical jar holds the warmth of someone, suggesting an attempt to preserve and cherish their essence.
Rationing tastes, and it's sweet so far
The person is conserving and savoring experiences, with sweetness indicating positive memories.
And I got something of a girl back home
The speaker has a romantic interest back home, referred to as a "girl."
She sings sweet nothings through a telephone
The girl communicates affection through a telephone, employing sweet nothings or tender expressions.
Sometimes I think it's nothing and nothing more
There is doubt or uncertainty about the depth of the relationship, questioning if it's substantial or just superficial.
A love that's gotten grand by some romantic metaphor
The love is described as grand, possibly exaggerated through romantic metaphors.
Oh I don't know
Expressing uncertainty or confusion about the current emotional state.
It's been some years since I've been calm
Several years have passed since the speaker felt calm or at peace.
Is it something like a ring of smoke
A comparison to a ring of smoke suggests something elusive and fleeting.
Here but for a moment, then gone
Life is transient, akin to a brief moment of presence and then disappearance.
And I ain't much a swimmer when the waters are rough
The speaker struggles in challenging situations, avoiding emotional pain.
I keep myself from hurting when the times get tough
Self-preservation is a priority during tough times.
And I been saying hit me and I'm bound to bust
The speaker has faced challenges but is resilient, using the metaphor of being bound to bust.
These days I got no trouble telling love from lust
Confident in distinguishing between true love and mere lust.
Oh I don't know
Reiterating uncertainty about the present emotional state.
It's been some years since I've been calm
Continued reflection on the passage of time and the absence of calmness.
Is it something like a ring of smoke
Recurrence of the elusive ring of smoke metaphor, emphasizing impermanence.
Here but for a moment, then gone
Reiteration of life's transient nature, existing for a brief moment before disappearing.
Sweet, unspoken promises
The mention of unspoken promises, possibly alluding to unfulfilled commitments or expectations.
I'll always sing for June
The speaker pledges to sing for someone named June, implying a lasting connection or commitment through music.
It's when the fields grown fallow that the winter comes too soon
A metaphorical reference to the cycle of life, growth, and the inevitable arrival of difficult times represented by winter.
Oftentimes shes crossed my mind like an old familiar tune
The person named June is recalled as a familiar and comforting presence, akin to an old tune.
But it's so cold that nothing grows but a flower yet to bloom
In a cold and challenging environment, growth is stunted, symbolized by a flower yet to bloom.
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