Magnolia
Magnolia's Southern Dance of Love and Pain
Lyrics
walk Decatur in the evening light
Walking in Decatur during the evening light.
And taste the spit of Mississippi rain
Experiencing the rain of Mississippi and its distinct taste.
Squint down on Bienville in the flashing moonlight
Squinting down on Bienville in the moonlight, evoking a historical atmosphere.
And you can almost hear the clink of chains
Suggesting the historical echoes of slavery with the mention of chains.
Some boys are shouting out the Avenida
Boys shouting on Avenida, possibly a street reference, magnolia misspelled.
Magnolia they can even spell your name right
Expressing the misspelling of "Magnolia," highlighting an error or misunderstanding.
I'm gonna meet you at Napoleon House
Planning to meet at Napoleon House, a specific location.
I'm gonna take my absinthe straight tonight
Intending to consume absinthe directly, implying a desire for a strong experience.
Magnolia I just want to see you flower
Expressing a desire to witness the beauty of Magnolia in full bloom.
I long to smell your scent again
Longing to smell the fragrance of Magnolia again, emphasizing the sensory experience.
Sweet southern flower I long to make you slide for me
Desiring a captivating and effortless movement from Magnolia.
Why is your love so hard to bear?
Questioning the difficulty of enduring Magnolia's love.
Why'd you act as if you didn't care?
Asking why Magnolia appears indifferent or uncaring.
Why is your hurt so slow to heal?
Reflecting on the slow healing process of the pain caused by Magnolia.
Y'all shot me dead before the second reel
Referencing a fatal event before the second reel, possibly a metaphorical death.
I'm back on Bienville on the stroke of midnight
Returning to Bienville at midnight, suggesting a cyclical nature.
The second line becomes the masquerade
The second line transforming into a masquerade, possibly alluding to hidden identities.
You could be back in post war Fort de France
Imagining being in post-war Fort de France, with a call to prayer in the background.
And you can almost hear the call to prayer
Almost hearing the call to prayer, emphasizing the sensory experience.
Some boys are shouting out the Avenida
Boys shouting on Avenida again, with a specific number to call.
6,7,9's the number I must call you
Providing a numeric code (6,7,9) for communication.
I've got the Hi-John Conq, the dragon's blood
Mentioning magical elements like Hi-John Conq and dragon's blood.
I'm fixing to put a little voodoo on you
Expressing an intent to use voodoo.
Magnolia I just want to see you flower
Reiterating the desire to witness Magnolia in full bloom.
I want to smell your scent again
Repeating the desire to smell Magnolia's fragrance.
Sweet southern flower I want to see you shine for me
Expressing the wish to see Magnolia shine, possibly indicating success or radiance.
6,7,9 you know the Quarter's are hot
Referring to the Quarter's heat and a struggle with communication.
I cut my fingers dialling
Describing difficulty in dialing, possibly symbolic of communication challenges.
Sweet southern flower I'm gonna make you slide
Reiterating the desire to make Magnolia slide, suggesting a smooth and effortless connection.
Let's take that ride
Inviting Magnolia to take a ride together, possibly through life's experiences.
Why is your love so hard to bear?
Questioning the difficulty of enduring Magnolia's love (repeated).
Why'd you act as if you didn't care?
Repeating the question about Magnolia's seeming indifference.
Why is your hurt so slow to heal?
Repeating the reflection on the slow healing process of pain.
You got me down again I can't believe it's real
Expressing disbelief at being down again, questioning the reality of the situation.
Why's your love so slow to mend
Questioning why Magnolia's love is slow to mend, emphasizing the enduring nature of the pain.
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