Rococo Zephyr
Callahan Bill Lyrics
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I was as still, as still as a river could be
When a rococo zephyr swept over her and me
She watched the water ripple ripple ripple ripple light
Light watched the water ripple ripple ripple ripple she
I did some kind of dance, jaunty as a bee
I tried to look my best, a finch in wild mint vest
I caught and caressed the length of her, a tender willow branch floating on me
Well maybe this was all, was all meant to be
Maybe this is all, is all that meant to be
A rococo zephyr crept up and stepped over her and me
Well I used to be sort of blind
Now I can sort of see
In Callahan Bill's song "Rococo Zephyr", the lyrics describe a romantic encounter between two people lying by a river. The singer describes his partner as being as delicate and graceful as a willow branch, while he is immobile like the river. Suddenly, a "rococo zephyr" passes over them, which could be interpreted as a gust of wind or a metaphorical force that brings change into their lives. As a result, the woman begins to watch the water ripple and the singer does a dance, as they both seem to be affected by the energy of the moment.
The singer notes the change in the woman's demeanor, saying that she has been "wrenched" from where she was before. He then takes the opportunity to caress her, continuing the willow tree imagery. The song ends with the singer contemplating whether this brief moment of romance and connection was meant to be, as he now sees more clearly than before.
Overall, the lyrics of "Rococo Zephyr" seem to be about the fleeting nature of romantic encounters, and the transformative power of unexpected experiences. The choice of words and imagery create a dreamy, atmospheric feel that adds to the sensuality and mystery of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
She lay beside me like a branch from a tender willow tree
She was lying next to me, delicate and fragile like a branch from a gentle willow tree.
I was as still, as still as a river could be
I was completely still and motionless, like a calm and serene river.
When a rococo zephyr swept over her and me
Suddenly, a complex and intricate gust of wind came over us.
She watched the water ripple ripple ripple ripple light
She observed how the water was disturbed, creating a gentle rippling effect that was illuminated by the light.
Light watched the water ripple ripple ripple ripple she
The way the light hit the water as it rippled was captivating to her.
I did some kind of dance, jaunty as a bee
I was moving my body in a lively and cheerful way, with the energy of a buzzing bee.
I tried to look my best, a finch in wild mint vest
I made an effort to present myself at my finest, like a finch in a vibrant and fresh mint-colored outfit.
A fiercer force had wrenched her from where she used to be
She had been taken away from her previous state with a strong and powerful force.
I caught and caressed the length of her, a tender willow branch floating on me
I held her tenderly and lovingly, like a willow branch delicately floating on the water.
Well maybe this was all, was all meant to be
Perhaps this entire experience was destined to happen, and there was nothing we could do to change it.
Maybe this is all, is all that meant to be
Perhaps this is the only purpose or outcome of our lives and actions.
A rococo zephyr crept up and stepped over her and me
Once again, an intricate and complex gust of wind passed over us, affecting our surroundings and emotions.
Well I used to be sort of blind
There was a time when I couldn't see certain things or understand them fully.
Now I can sort of see
Now, however, I have gained some level of clarity or understanding about those same things.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BILL CALLAHAN
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