Dolphin Lyrics

Lyric discussion by SM80 

Cover art for Dolphin lyrics by Shed Seven

The song appears to be about an unapproachable person, that the singer can’t approach and/or is afraid of

In Jungian psychological terms it appears to be about the Anima possession of a man (check this explanation) http://www.shadowdance.com/articles/isitloveorprojection.html

See point 4 on this page also about animus/anima http://eroticawithsoul.blogspot.com/2009/01/how-to-get-over-crush.html

Also a psychological term called limerance http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limerence

Projected onto another person (crush) or fantasy female image (anima) in the singer’s head that he’s fighting against

“One day I think you'll sing my praises But at the moment you're far too lazy to Get down on your knees I'm begging please say that again”

“Shame on you There's something in my head And it's got its back to me”

Temporary body paralysis due to nerves/fear (also fighting the internal anima in his head)

”Shame on you There's something in my legs And they never walk to me”

Again can’t speak due to nerves/fear (also fighting the anima in his head)

“Shame on you There's something in my mouth And it never talks to me”

Is jealous as the girl (the crush) is with another and sees her as cold and unapproachable (perhaps due to his fear)

“Would you give blood if you had any? Would you say I'm good or are there far too many fish in the sea? Won't you please say that again?”

My Interpretation