Maggie
Unveiling the Enigmatic Tale of Maggie
Lyrics
Her name was Maggie, not Mae or McGill
Her name is Maggie, distinct from Mae or McGill.
She lived on the other side of the hill
She resides on the opposite side of the hill.
She's counting her blessings while he's counting sheep
While she counts her blessings, he counts sheep, suggesting a contrast in their perspectives.
Maggie was a good girl, so good she makes you fall asleep
Maggie is exceptionally good, to the extent that her goodness can induce drowsiness.
Maggie seems tired of trying to please
Maggie seems weary of attempting to please others.
Never needs nothing, there's nothing to give her
She is self-sufficient, requiring nothing, making it challenging to offer her anything.
She steps into wrong boots, don't look at her feet
She wears the wrong boots, perhaps symbolizing an aspect of nonconformity.
She's staring at me as I look out the window
Her gaze is fixed on the speaker as they look out of the window.
Karate with limes, fake French and guitars
Reference to unconventional activities: karate with limes, fake French, and guitars.
Pesto at five, then pacha sunrise
Mentions specific activities like pesto at five and a sunrise at Pacha.
But I can't deny, it's the end of this line we drew
Acknowledges the end of a defined relationship or connection.
Lazy lay hazy and watch it all fade
Describes a laid-back and hazy atmosphere, observing things fade away.
A suitor swings in singing Lay Lady Lay
A potential suitor enters, singing "Lay Lady Lay," introducing a romantic element.
You look at him funny
There is a curious or disapproving look at the suitor.
As we turn away
The speaker and Maggie turn away from the suitor.
Maggie you're a good girl, at least for today
Despite everything, Maggie is deemed a good girl, at least for today.
Now I've seen all her sides, through grapevines and glass eyes
The speaker claims to have seen various facets of Maggie through different perspectives.
The strongest of opiates wouldn't leave a hint of a good time
Even the strongest pleasures wouldn't leave a trace of a good time, hinting at something ephemeral.
I've tried and tried, oh Maggie goodbye
The speaker expresses attempts and failure to say goodbye to Maggie.
Whoever you are girl, don't miss your flight
A piece of advice for Maggie, possibly related to not missing opportunities.
Karate with limes, fake French and guitars
Repetition of unconventional activities, reinforcing a certain lifestyle.
Pesto at five, then pacha sunrise
Reiteration of specific activities, possibly highlighting routine or familiarity.
But I can't deny, it's the end of this line we drew
Reaffirmation of the end of a defined relationship or connection.
Maggie goodbye, it's the end of this line we drew
A final farewell to Maggie, emphasizing the conclusion of their connection.
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