Lyrics
I've got a one way ticket to the LIRR
I possess a one-way ticket to the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR).
I promise that my love will not go far
I assure you that my love will not distance itself.
Nassau County, Baldwin
Nassau County, Baldwin.
That's where you are
Indicating that's where the person addressed in the song is located.
And I'm looking for you
I am actively searching for you.
For you
Repeated emphasis on the search for the person.
Yeah
Expression of affirmation or agreement.
I having a feeling that you want my love
I sense that you desire my love.
Everyday gotta pray to God that is above
Every day, I pray to God for guidance and assistance.
All around me I see omens for you
I perceive signs or omens related to you in my surroundings.
Only see it for you
Reiteration that these signs are specifically for the person being addressed.
For you
Repeated emphasis on the signs being for the person.
Long Island Girl
Identification of the person as a "Long Island Girl."
Checked every borough just to find you girl
Expressing the effort made to search across all boroughs to find the person.
Heart went to sorrow couldn't find you girl
Describing a period of emotional distress when unable to locate the person.
I'll wait here for you
Commitment to wait patiently for the person.
Only do it for you
Undertaking actions solely for the person being addressed.
For you
Repeated emphasis on actions being exclusively for the person.
Yeah
Expression of agreement or affirmation.
I have a feeling that you want my love
Reiteration of the feeling that the person desires love.
Everyday gotta pray to God that is above
Continued daily prayers to a higher power for assistance in the pursuit of love.
All around me I see omens for you
Observing signs or omens in the environment related to the person.
And I see it for you
Reaffirmation that these signs are specifically for the person being addressed.
For you
Repeated emphasis on signs being dedicated to the person.
Yeah
Expression of agreement or affirmation.
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