The Crystal Ship
The Doors Lyrics
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I'd like to have another kiss
Another flashing chance at bliss
Another kiss, another kiss
The days are bright and filled with pain
Enclose me in your gentle rain
The time you ran was too insaneWe'll meet again, we'll meet again
Oh tell me where your freedom lies
The streets are fields that never die
Deliver me from reasons why
You'd rather cry, I'd rather fly
The crystal ship is being filled
A thousand girls, a thousand thrills
A million ways to spend your time
When we get back, I'll drop a line
The lyrics "Before you slip into unconsciousness, I'd like to have another kiss; Another flashing chance at bliss, Another kiss, another kiss" could be interpreted as a desperate plea to not let go of a love that is slipping away. The singer is asking for one final moment of passion before their significant other fades away forever. The repetition of "another kiss" emphasizes his desire to keep the moment alive and not lose it forever.
The second stanza, "The days are bright and filled with pain; Enclose me in your gentle rain; The time you ran was too insane; We'll meet again, we'll meet again," expounds on the intense emotions the singer is feeling. The days are bright, but they are also filled with pain, which is why he desires the comfort of his lover's embrace. In the past, he's lost his lover, but they will meet again. There is hope in the reunion, but there is also a sense that this love is tumultuous and possibly unhealthy.
The final stanza, "Oh tell me where your freedom lies; The streets are fields that never die; Deliver me from reasons why; You'd rather cry, I'd rather fly; The crystal ship is being filled; A thousand girls, a thousand thrills; A million ways to spend your time; When we get back, I'll drop a line," is more cryptic in meaning. It seems as though the singer is begging for his lover to choose him, to tell him where she wants to be free. He doesn't want to hear the reasons why she would rather cry than be with him. Instead, he wants to fly away with her on the "crystal ship," which could represent their love or a metaphor for drugs. The final lines seem to suggest that there are countless distractions and ways to spend time, but when they return, he will be in touch.
Line by Line Meaning
Before you slip into unconsciousness
Just before you lose consciousness
I'd like to have another kiss
I want to share another moment of love and intimacy
Another flashing chance at bliss
Another opportunity to experience pure happiness
Another kiss, another kiss
We should share more moments of love and affection
The days are bright and filled with pain
The world is full of beauty and happiness, but also sadness and suffering
Enclose me in your gentle rain
Surround me with your comforting presence and love
The time you ran was too insane
The past actions you took were crazy and unwise
We'll meet again, we'll meet again
We will see each other again in another life or moment
Oh tell me where your freedom lies
Please tell me what makes you feel free
The streets are fields that never die
The urban environment is always full of life and energy
Deliver me from reasons why
Help me escape from the complexity of the world
You'd rather cry, I'd rather fly
You would rather be sad and feel trapped, while I would rather be free and happy
The crystal ship is being filled
This new experience or moment is being created and enjoyed
A thousand girls, a thousand thrills
There are many opportunities for pleasure and excitement
A million ways to spend your time
There are countless activities and opportunities to enjoy life
When we get back, I'll drop a line
When we return to reality or the normal world, I will contact you
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Ray Manzarek, James Morrison, Robby Krieger, John Densmore
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