Coloured Balls Falling
Love (Arthur Lee & Love Band) Lyrics
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Wondering where I am
Knowing that I could be here but I just sat
That's where I'm at
People walk the shadows
Falling stars appear
Other blinding matches come with their cats
I could never go there
It's too close far behind
Hope I never see you
So I won't go run and hide
The song "Coloured Balls Falling" by Arthur Lee & Love Band starts with the singer sitting and pondering about his current state. He is introspecting and trying to figure out where he stands at the moment. He realizes that he could have been somewhere else, but he chose to stay in this place. He is comfortable with where he is, but there is a sense of restlessness within him.
As the song progresses, the singer observes the people around him. He sees them walking in the shadows, and falling stars appear from time to time. The imagery used in this song is vivid and metaphorical. The singer then talks about the other people who are here, and how they come with their cats which could symbolize their problems and issues. The singer is content in his own world and does not want to be involved with the others.
Towards the end of the song, the singer talks about a place that he could never go to. He knows that it is too close, far behind, and he hopes he never sees it. He does not want to run and hide, and would rather stay where he is.
Overall, the song "Coloured Balls Falling" is a deep and introspective song that talks about the singer's state of mind. The metaphorical language used in the song adds to its depth and meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
As I sit here thinking
While I am here pondering
Wondering where I am
Contemplating my current location
Knowing that I could be here but I just sat
I am aware that I had the opportunity to be present, but I chose not to
That's where I'm at
That is my current position
People walk the shadows
Individuals move about in obscurity
Falling stars appear
I observe celestial bodies descending
Other blinding matches come with their cats
Other objects emit intense light and heat alongside their feline companions
That's where I'm at
That is my current position
I could never go there
I am incapable of traveling to that location
It's too close far behind
It is uncomfortably near in the past
Hope I never see you
I desire to never encounter you
So I won't go run and hide
Therefore, I will not attempt to escape or conceal myself
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