Childhood Hero
Unveiling Childhood Dreams: A Musical Odyssey with Bobby Bare
Lyrics
She smiled and said if you are who I think you are I'd really like to meet you
Expressing a desire to meet someone who is perceived as a particular person.
I laughed and said if you are what I think you are I'd like to meet you too
Playfully reciprocating the interest in meeting, based on certain expectations.
She said you've taught me lots of things
Acknowledging that the speaker has been a source of learning for the other person.
But I'll bet there's some things that I could teach you
Suggesting that there are still things to learn from each other.
And though you don't know me I sure know you
Highlighting a one-sided familiarity where the speaker is known to the other person.
Cause you are my childhood hero she said
Revealing the admiration and perception of the speaker as a childhood hero.
I got all your records I know all your songs
Indicating extensive knowledge of the speaker through records and songs.
And I got your picture tacked over my bed
Symbolizing a strong connection with the speaker, having their picture above the bed.
And you know I once wrote you a letter she said
Mentioning a past attempt at communication, possibly through a letter.
And I don't believe that a night that was spent
Expressing disbelief that an intimate night with a childhood hero could be wrong.
By a girl with her childhood hero could ever be wrong
Suggesting a special and meaningful connection between the speaker and the admirer.
A thousand songs a hundred poems and a half half a fifth of Chivas Regal
Listing various forms of artistic expressions and a reference to a drink (Chivas Regal).
While my picture on the wall looked down and winked at me as if the bastard knew
Personifying a picture on the wall, seemingly aware and conspiratorial.
And he listened as she whispered hold me close so I can dream about this later
Describing an intimate moment with a request to be held close for future dreams.
When you've forgotten me I'll remember you
Suggesting a poignant awareness of the ephemeral nature of the encounter.
Cause you are my childhood hero...
Reiterating the admiration and identification of the speaker as a childhood hero.
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