You know the day destroys the night
Night divides the day
We chased our pleasures here
Dug our treasures there
But can you still recall
The time we cried
I found an island in your arms
Country in your eyes
Arms that chain us
Eyes that lie
Jim Morrsion uses paradox in the lyrics in order to show that breaking through entails living life beyond its preconceived limits. Hence the intense highs and despairng lows--the pleasures and treasures are found but despairing tears remain; the perfect woman, although seemingly a paradise and refuge from the oppressive world, can also be an imprisoning chain whose lies and misdeeds emanate from her eyes--the gateway to the soul.
You know the day destroys the night Night divides the day
We chased our pleasures here Dug our treasures there But can you still recall The time we cried
I found an island in your arms Country in your eyes Arms that chain us Eyes that lie
Jim Morrsion uses paradox in the lyrics in order to show that breaking through entails living life beyond its preconceived limits. Hence the intense highs and despairng lows--the pleasures and treasures are found but despairing tears remain; the perfect woman, although seemingly a paradise and refuge from the oppressive world, can also be an imprisoning chain whose lies and misdeeds emanate from her eyes--the gateway to the soul.