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Subject: Re: two steps on the water
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Date: 24 Sep 90 07:33:19 GMT
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Really-From: nrc@cbema.att.com (Neal R Caldwell, Ii)

From article <1566@wet.UUCP>, by zeak@wet.UUCP (George Todd):
> In the song 'Hounds of Love' there is a lyric-'take my shoes off and
> throw them in the lake and i'll be two steps on the water'
> What do you suppose that means? It must mean something as the rest
> of the song is logical.

Kate has said that two steps represent "a progression."  It seems that
she is saying that the protagonist has learned to deal with her fear
of the "Hounds of Love" and is ready to take the positive step of
accepting and dealing with love.  Taking your shoes off and throwing 
them in the lake might be an expression of joy at this acceptance.
Taking "two steps on the water" requires and act of faith and a step 
forward.  

Just my $0.02 (before taxes).


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