Lady Wingshot
Neil Young & The Restless Lyrics
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Stand before your eyes
By the time you stop to figure
Lady Wingshot flies away.
You are so inviting
And I feel so in tune with you.
Your draw is fast as lightning
You ride in three-ring splendor
I find I'm rising with the crowd
Too small for you to see me
Although I'm yelling right out loud.
When you see the golden trigger
Stand before your eyes
By the time you stop to figure
Lady Wingshot flies away.
You are so inviting
And I feel so in tune with you.
Your draw is fast as lightning
My eyes are captured by your moves.
My my, Lady Wingshot
Why can't you slow down in a crowd.
Bye bye, Lady Wingshot,
Each blow is ringing true and loud.
The lyrics of Neil Young & The Gone With The Wind Orchestra's song Lady Wingshot narrate the story of an elusive and captivating woman who is much like a sharpshooter with her impressive and precise aim. The lyrics use an extended metaphor to liken the woman to a professional shooter, who is hard to pin down and elusive. Her beauty and skill are such that the singer finds himself drawn in by her charm and prowess. The chorus mentions the golden trigger which, when spotted by the singer, abets Lady Wingshot's escape, making it difficult for him to catch her.
The lyrics also explore the dynamic between Lady Wingshot and the singer, describing how his admiration for her begins to border on an obsession. He finds himself intimidated by her speed and precision, even as he is fascinated by her. The lyrics describe how the singer is drawn into Lady Wingshot's world, feeling the thrill alongside the crowds who watch her perform. Nevertheless, despite the singer's attempt to get close to her, he is just another voice in the crowd for her, and she remains invulnerable to his charms.
Overall, the lyrics of Lady Wingshot explore the theme of unrequited love and the pursuit of an elusive target. They paint a picture of a woman who is both impressive and unattainable while at the same time romantically alluring.
Line by Line Meaning
When you see the golden trigger
As soon as you notice the opportunity, symbolized by the golden trigger,
Stand before your eyes
When it becomes clear and visible to you
By the time you stop to figure
By the time you pause to consider your options
Lady Wingshot flies away.
Opportunity passes away without leaving any chance.
You are so inviting
You are very appealing
And I feel so in tune with you.
I feel connected with you
Your draw is fast as lightning
You move fast like lightning
My eyes are captured by your moves.
I am mesmerized by your actions
You ride in three-ring splendor
You move with grace in every direction
I find I'm rising with the crowd
I feel like I am one of the crowd, cheering you on
Too small for you to see me
I am insignificant in your eyes
Although I'm yelling right out loud.
Even though I am screaming my support
My my, Lady Wingshot
My goodness, Lady Wingshot
Why can't you slow down in a crowd.
Why can't you move at a slower pace in a crowded space
Bye bye, Lady Wingshot,
Goodbye, Lady Wingshot,
Each blow is ringing true and loud.
Each setback is painful and significant.
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Mark Grunzweig
Wonderful Gem, should be part of Arvhives Vol. 2, part 2. May be in Neil's show he did with gone with the wind ochestra in a nearby Nashville venue., right after album was completed. That show can be watched on his site now.