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Tell Me a Story
Nedelle Lyrics
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Cried for the day before the sun began.
My neighborhood became our own domain.
Oh how I'd run when she called my name
Tell me a story that lasts for hours
I don't want to think of her
That little nose was either on the ground or in the air when the sirens sound
Your pinkest skin is no match for her teeth.
Tell me a story that lasts for hours.
I don't want to think of her.
In Nedelle's song "Tell Me a Story," the opening stanza is painting a picture of a peaceful morning, where the singer's little dog is affectionately licking her salty hands. However, the mood quickly shifts as the next line states that the dog cried for the day before the sun began. This may be interpreted as the dog yearning for the past or for something else entirely, but the reason is not clear. The following line, "my neighborhood became our own domain," suggests that the singer and her dog have an intimate bond that extends beyond just being pet and owner. When the dog calls out for the singer, she runs to her, indicating a strong sense of loyalty and affection.
The second stanza is somewhat enigmatic, with the line "your pinkest skin is no match for her teeth," which may suggest that the singer's dog has a ferocious nature that may not be visible at first glance. It may also be interpreted as a metaphor for how the singer's heart is vulnerable to the dog's love and loyalty. The final line in the stanza, "only the best moans are out of reach," may be referring to unattainable desires or to the idea that the dog has elevated the singer's expectations.
Overall, the lyrics in "Tell me a Story" paint an intimate portrait of the singer's relationship with her dog, which is filled with affection, loyalty, and possibly even danger.
Line by Line Meaning
My little dog, she licked my salty hands.
Her dog showed her love and care by licking her hands.
Cried for the day before the sun began.
She was nostalgic about the past and felt emotional about it.
My neighborhood became our own domain.
She and her dog felt like they owned the neighborhood where they lived.
Oh how I'd run when she called my name
She loved playing and running with her dog and would do anything for her.
Tell me a story that lasts for hours
She wanted to escape reality and listen to a long story that would distract her mind.
I don't want to think of her
She didn't want to think about the loss of her beloved dog.
That little nose was either on the ground or in the air when the sirens sound
Her dog would be alert and curious when sirens would sound in the area.
Your pinkest skin is no match for her teeth.
She was warning someone that her dog could bite if provoked or threatened.
Only the best moans(?) are out of reach.
She was yearning for something unattainable and possibly referencing her longing for her deceased dog.
Tell me a story that lasts for hours.
She repeats her desire to escape and not think about her dog's loss.
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Lucas Gillet
Such a beautiful sad song... and so intimate. The truth comes out of children's mouth !
R D
This slaps