Sam, You Made the Pants Too Long
Fashion Folly: When Sam's Design Unravels Meaning
Lyrics
Trousers draggin', slowly draggin' through the street
Trousers dragging through the street, emphasizing their length and impracticality.
Yes, I'm walking, but I'm walking without feet
Expressing a paradoxical situation of walking without feet, metaphorically highlighting the discomfort.
I'm not finding fault at all
Declaring a lack of criticism toward size differences.
With what's too big and what's too small
Acceptance of variations in size but an emphasis on a broken promise of both ends meeting.
But Sam, Sam, you promised me both ends would meet
Expressing disappointment in unfulfilled promises related to the fit of the clothing.
You made the coat and vest fit the best
Praising the fitting of the coat and vest, showing appreciation for certain aspects of the outfit.
You made the lining nice and strong
Commending the strength of the lining, another positive aspect of the clothing.
But Sam, you made the pants too long
Criticizing the excessive length of the pants, highlighting a flaw in the tailoring.
You made the teak lapel look so swell
Appreciating the teak lapel's appearance, acknowledging the positive elements of the outfit.
Who am I to say that you're wrong?
Expressing a lack of authority to criticize but reiterating the issue with the pants' length.
But Sam, you made the pants too long
Repeating the criticism of excessively long pants, emphasizing the issue.
They got the belt, and they got suspenders
Describing the inclusion of both belt and suspenders in an attempt to secure the pants.
So what can they lose?
Raising the question of the effectiveness of belts and suspenders in this situation.
But what good are belts, what good suspenders
Highlighting the futility of belts and suspenders when pants are too long.
When the pants are hanging over the shoes?
Emphasizing the impracticality of long pants, particularly in relation to shoes.
You feel the winter breeze up and down the knees
Describing the physical discomfort of feeling the winter breeze due to excessively long pants.
The belt is where the tie belongs
Connecting the inappropriately placed belt to the tie, emphasizing the awkwardness.
'cause Sam, Sam, Sam,
Addressing Sam directly, reiterating the criticism of excessively long pants.
You made the pants too long
Summarizing the main complaint, stating that Sam made the pants too long.
You know what I mean, Sam?
Reaffirming the message to Sam, seeking understanding and agreement on the issue.
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