Nostradamus
Arlibido Lyrics

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Nostradamus,
Do you think that you could mention me?
Tell me,
Did you dedicate a page?
Did you see me dancing,
In stilettos in a summer dress?
Tell me,
Will she love me again?

I said I figured it out,
It's been a long time coming,
And I think about it,
Think about it long time come.
And I did some thinking,
And I did some growing.
And I'm gonna shake your body,
Like a kick drum.
I'd like to lay you down,
And taste you at the delta,
Like I've somethin' to prove.
I said,
I figured it out, I got nothing to lose.
She said,
So what, I hurt there too.
Nostradamus,
DO you think that you can mention me?
Tell me,
Did you dedicate a page?
Did you see me break down,
In the desert in my wedding gown?
And tell me,
Will she hurt me again?
I said,
I figured it out I can screw like a Clinton.
And you pushed your body right into me,
Just like a gun.
I'd like to lay you down,
And shake you up the middle,
Like i've somethin' to prove.
I said,
I figured it out, I got nothing to lose.
She said,
So what, I hurt there too.
I figured it out,
I'm an obscene gesture.
And that every passing moment,
Is a sexual phase.
A phallic illusion in the royal procession,
And now every pressing sentence,
Is a wrong page.
I'd like to lay you down,
And kiss you at the crossroads,
Like I've something to prove.
I said,
I figured it out, I got nothing to lose.

She said,
So what, I hurt there too.

Overall Meaning

The song Nostradamus by Arlibido is a passionate and seductive plea to the legendary prophet, asking him to predict the future of the singer's love life. The lyrics are full of sexual undertones and suggest a desire for physical intimacy and validation from a lover who has hurt the singer in the past. The song begins with the singer asking Nostradamus if he remembers her and whether he has dedicated a page to her in his prophetic writings. This could be interpreted as a desire for recognition and validation from someone who understands the deeper meanings of life.

The lyrics then turn to the singer's desire to be loved again by a former partner. The phrase "like a kick drum" suggests a sense of urgency and passion, while the line "I've something to prove" highlights the singer's desire to show her lover how much she wants and needs them. The imagery of laying someone down and tasting them at the delta is overtly sexual, while the reference to Clinton suggests a willingness to take risks and engage in illicit or forbidden behavior.

The final stanza of the song is a frenzied appeal to Nostradamus and a celebration of sexuality and desire. The phrase "an obscene gesture" suggests that the singer is rebelling against societal norms and expectations, while the notion of every passing moment being a sexual phase underscores the intensity of the singer's desire. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that she has been hurt in the past but insisting that she has nothing left to lose.

Line by Line Meaning

Nostradamus,
Addressing the historical figure Nostradamus

Do you think that you could mention me?
Asking if Nostradamus predicted or foresaw the singer's existence

Tell me, Did you dedicate a page?
Asking if the singer was mentioned in any of Nostradamus' works

Did you see me dancing, In stilettos in a summer dress?
Wondering if Nostradamus saw a vision of the artist dancing in a summer dress

Tell me, Will she love me again?
Asking for a prediction about the artist's romantic future

I said I figured it out, It's been a long time coming, And I think about it, Think about it long time come.
Expressing that the singer has come to a realization after much contemplation and reflection

And I did some thinking, And I did some growing. And I'm gonna shake your body, Like a kick drum.
Reflecting on personal growth and the intention to pursue physical intimacy with someone

I'd like to lay you down, And taste you at the delta, Like I've somethin' to prove.
Expressing a desire for sexual exploration and experimentation

I said, I figured it out, I got nothing to lose. She said, So what, I hurt there too.
Acknowledging that taking risks may lead to emotional pain, but asserting that it is worth it

Did you see me break down, In the desert in my wedding gown? And tell me, Will she hurt me again?
Asking if Nostradamus glimpsed a vision of the artist experiencing emotional distress and if their romantic future will be painful

I said, I figured it out I can screw like a Clinton. And you pushed your body right into me, Just like a gun.
Boasting about sexual prowess and using violent metaphors to describe physical intimacy

I'd like to lay you down, And shake you up the middle, Like i've somethin' to prove.
Asserting dominance and a desire to prove oneself sexually

I figured it out, I'm an obscene gesture. And that every passing moment, Is a sexual phase.
Describing oneself as sexually provocative and interpreting daily life as sexual

A phallic illusion in the royal procession, And now every pressing sentence, Is a wrong page.
Using abstract language to express a sense of confusion and disillusionment with societal norms

I'd like to lay you down, And kiss you at the crossroads, Like I've something to prove.
Reiterating a desire to prove oneself sexually and exploring various sexual acts

I said, I figured it out, I got nothing to lose. She said, So what, I hurt there too.
Repeating the sentiment that emotional risks are worth taking, despite the possibility of emotional pain

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