School Day
Unveiling Life's Lessons: Reflections in Billy Joe Milligan's 'School Day'
Lyrics
Oh every day's a school day when you learn something new
Expressing that each day provides an opportunity to learn something new.
And I wish I hadn't learned those things about me and you
Regret about discovering negative aspects or truths about oneself and the other person.
Were always so generous with words and time
Highlighting the generosity in words and time between the speaker and the other person.
I was sad to find out you were never mine
Feeling sadness upon realizing that the other person was never truly committed or belonged to the speaker.
And every day's a new day, don't live in the past
Encouragement to focus on the present and not dwell on the past.
How dare we say forever, forever won't last
Criticizing the unrealistic notion of eternal love, emphasizing that forever doesn't last.
I was always so hesitant to cross the line
Expressing hesitance to cross certain boundaries in the relationship.
Shoulda been the first clue you were never mine and
Realization that the reluctance to cross boundaries was a clue that the other person was never truly the speaker's.
Grey is my least favorite color
Symbolically expressing dislike or dissatisfaction with a situation, using "grey" as a metaphor.
And two can be the loneliest number
Playing on the phrase "two is the loneliest number," suggesting loneliness despite being in a pair or relationship.
And I will survive
Declaration of resilience and determination to endure despite challenges.
Grey is my least favorite color
Reiteration of disliking the metaphorical color grey and the loneliness associated with being "two."
And two can be the loneliest number
Repeating the theme of loneliness and the will to survive despite it.
And I will survive
Continuation of the speaker's determination to survive despite challenges.
Now I see you
Observation of the other person, possibly indicating a newfound clarity or understanding.
See you standing there
Seeing the other person standing, suggesting a visual realization of their presence.
Standing staring
Describing the act of the other person staring directly at the speaker.
Staring right through me
Feeling as if the other person is looking through the speaker, possibly implying emotional distance.
I see you
Repeating the observation of the other person, emphasizing their presence.
See you standing there
Reiteration of the other person standing and staring, highlighting their impact on the speaker.
Standing staring
Continuation of the act of the other person staring, possibly indicating a persistent emotional effect.
Staring right through me, oh
Expressing the feeling of being seen through by the other person.
Grey is my least favorite color
Repetition of the dislike for the color grey, emphasizing a negative emotional state.
And two can be the loneliest number
Reiterating the loneliness associated with the number two and the determination to survive.
And I will survive
Reaffirmation of the speaker's commitment to survive despite challenges.
Grey is my least favorite color
Restating the dislike for the color grey and the loneliness of being "two."
And two can be the loneliest number
Reiteration of the theme of loneliness and the determination to endure.
And I will survive
Continuation of the speaker's resolve to survive despite difficulties.
Oh every day's a school day when you learn something new
Repeating the idea that each day provides an opportunity to learn something new.
And I wish I hadn't learned those things about me and you
Expressing regret about discovering unfavorable aspects about the speaker and the other person.
Were always so generous with words and time
Recalling the generosity in words and time between the speaker and the other person.
I was sad to find out you were never mine
Reiteration of the sadness upon realizing that the other person was never truly committed.
And every day's a new day, don't live in the past
Encouragement to focus on the present and avoid dwelling on the past.
How dare we say forever, forever won't last
Critiquing the unrealistic nature of eternal promises, emphasizing their impermanence.
I was always so hesitant to cross the line
Reiteration of the hesitance to cross certain boundaries in the relationship.
Shoulda been the first clue you were never mine
Acknowledging that the initial reluctance to cross boundaries should have been a clear sign that the other person was never truly the speaker's.
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