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Lulu
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Wrapped up in arms that she kept all around her.
Then one day she passed by a man who smiled as she held out her hand to him.
And he said, "that's very nice but no thank you, I'm doing fine all alone here, doing fine on my own here."
And she looked into his eyes for that lonely part but no, he wasn't lonely, just alone, and as she turned and walked away she wondered, "maybe I can change that way."
Lulu she packed up her bag, opened the door, and tipped her hat to him.
Then she said, "ah my dear, I'm so scared, I can't bear to sail this ship on my own.
I need some sign 'long the way,
And as he turned and walked away, she was looking at his face, she was waiting for him to stay, to turn back to the place they knew.
And he looked into her eyes, he said, "goodbye, now you're alone, but don't feel lonely on your own, across the sea I'll still be near to you."
A hundred days 'cross the sea she was gone.
She walked by herself to search for her home.
She walked by herself till one day a boy caught up to her side, he held out his hand but she shook her head and just smiled…
And she said, "that's very nice, but no thank you, I'm doing fine all alone here, doing fine on my own here."
And he looked into her eyes for that lonely part, but no, she wasn't lonely, just alone, and as he turned and walked away he wondered, "maybe I can change that way."
(by Ayla Nereo)
The song "Lulu" by Beatbeat Whisper tells the story of a woman named Lulu who lived her life with a child-like innocence, surrounded by her own protective arms. One day, she meets a man who smiles at her but turns down her offer to hold his hand, saying that he's doing fine alone. Lulu becomes curious about his loneliness and decides to leave on a journey across the sea to find herself and hopefully change the man's way of living. She asks for someone to hold her hand and guide her along the way, leading her to the man who inspired her to make the trip in the first place. However, he repeats his earlier sentiment and chooses to remain alone, but promises to still be with her in spirit on her journey.
The song portrays the universal human experience of searching for meaning and connection in life. Lulu represents the naive part of ourselves that longs for human interaction and companionship, whereas the man represents the more cynical side that has experienced hurt and chooses to guard themselves from anymore heartache. The audience can relate to Lulu's journey of self-discovery and the desire to connect with others, regardless of the outcome. The song's message is a reminder to take risks and journey through life, even if it means doing so by yourself.
Line by Line Meaning
Lulu lived her life like a child,
Lulu was living her life with innocence and naivety.
Wrapped up in arms that she kept all around her.
She kept herself protected and didn't let anyone get too close.
Then one day she passed by a man who smiled as she held out her hand to him.
Lulu met a man who seemed friendly and approachable.
And he said, "that's very nice but no thank you, I'm doing fine all alone here, doing fine on my own here."
The man rejected Lulu's gesture and seemed content with being alone.
And she looked into his eyes for that lonely part but no, he wasn't lonely, just alone, and as she turned and walked away she wondered, "maybe I can change that way."
Lulu tried to recognize if the man was feeling lonely but realized that he was just comfortable being by himself. After this encounter, Lulu reflected on herself and thought that she may need to change her own outlook.
Lulu she packed up her bag, opened the door, and tipped her hat to him.
After this experience, Lulu decided to leave her comfort zone and embark on her own journey.
Then she said, "ah my dear, I'm so scared, I can't bear to sail this ship on my own.
Lulu admitted to the man that she was scared to venture out alone.
I need some sign 'long the way, I need someone to hold my hand to point me where I should be goin'."
Lulu realized that she needed guidance and support to help her find her way.
And as he turned and walked away, she was looking at his face, she was waiting for him to stay, to turn back to the place they knew.
Lulu was hoping the man would stay and help her, but he continued on his own path.
And he looked into her eyes, he said, "goodbye, now you're alone, but don't feel lonely on your own, across the sea I'll still be near to you."
The man promised to still be there for Lulu in spirit, even though they were physically separated.
A hundred days 'cross the sea she was gone. She walked by herself to search for her home.
Lulu embarked on a journey to find her true home, even if it meant traveling far away.
She walked by herself till one day a boy caught up to her side, he held out his hand but she shook her head and just smiled…
Lulu encountered someone who wanted to help her, but she declined and continued on her own path.
And she said, "that's very nice, but no thank you, I'm doing fine all alone here, doing fine on my own here."
Once again, Lulu recognized the kindness of another person, but still knew she had to continue her journey alone.
And he looked into her eyes for that lonely part, but no, she wasn't lonely, just alone, and as he turned and walked away he wondered, "maybe I can change that way."
The boy realized that Lulu was not lonely, but instead was comfortable being alone. After this encounter, he also reflected on himself and thought that he may need to change his own outlook.
Contributed by Abigail H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.