Pan
Sheila Nicholls Lyrics

Fall in love with pan
Encouragement for women to embrace the ideal of pan, likely representing a carefree and wandering spirit, potentially suggesting that women should prioritize their own self-discovery and pleasure.

For he's the perfect man
The song expresses a sort of idealistic or fantastical representation of pan, positioning him as an ideal lover or partner, perhaps representing the perfect counterpart to a woman's own journey of self-discovery.

All my sisters around the land
A unifying statement, emphasizing the importance of female solidarity and the idea of shared experience among women across different regions and backgrounds.

Take him in your traveling van
The line suggests that embracing the pan ideal involves a certain kind of nomadic, carefree lifestyle, or at least an affinity with that sense of free-spiritedness and wanderlust.

And fall in love with pan
Restates the opening line, further emphasizing the importance of embracing this concept of pan.

For he's the perfect lover
Reiterates the idea that pan represents an idealized fantasy of a perfect partner or lover, whose characteristics are left somewhat unspecified.

Yeah he's the perfect lover
Same as the previous line, adding emphasis and affirmation.

Sister you need not worry no more
A reassuring line, perhaps directed at those who feel they are trapped or limited in their current situation, and are being urged to embrace something more free and liberating.

About your soul and about your war
The lyric suggests that women are struggling with more than just everyday concerns, and that there is some kind of internal or existential war occurring on a deep level.

Take your freedom and walk out the door
A directive statement, urging listeners to take action to pursue their own freedom and self-exploration.

And don't come back
A suggestion that moving forward into something new means leaving the past behind entirely, and not looking back with regret or hesitation.

And don't come back til he's ready
The 'he' in this line could either represent the idea of pan, or the listener's internal sense of readiness to embrace change or take action on their own behalf.

Til he's ready
A simple reiteration of the previous line, emphasizing the importance of waiting for the right moment before taking action.

Free with your love
The repeated mention of freedom in this song suggests that it is a central theme, and that embracing pan is a way of achieving that freedom. This line specifically represents an openness and willingness to express love without limitations, obligations, or constraints.

And free with your trust
The next few lines extend the idea of freedom to encompass other emotions or forms of expression, all of which contribute to a sense of unencumbered joy or fulfillment.

And free with your passion

And free with your lust

Free with your anger

Free with your guilt

Freedom without so your flower won't wilt
An analogy connecting the idea of freedom to the blooming of a flower, and suggesting that being free from constraints or harmful emotions allows one's personality or sense of self to flourish.

We are strong now
A statement of empowerment and unity among women, suggesting that embracing pan and pursuing freedom or self-discovery is a source of strength.

And it won't be long now
A suggestion of optimism, perhaps implying that things will soon start to improve or that the promises of freedom and happiness will soon be realized.

Until we're free
The final line of the song restates the call to embrace freedom and self-discovery, suggesting that it is the ultimate goal or destination for the women described in the song.