Velvet Roof
Chasing Shadows: Unraveling Buffalo Tom's Velvet Roof Tale
Lyrics
Here she comes across the street
Expressing anticipation as someone approaches.
But I'm already there downstairs to meet with her
Already present and eager to meet with the person.
She could make my life complete
Believing the person could bring fulfillment to life.
But I'm already there to compete with her
Ready to compete for the person's attention.
Climb aboard my velvet roof
Inviting the person to join on an intimate journey.
And smile showing me one golden tooth
Noticing a unique and attractive feature of the person.
A simple gesture yes or no
Desiring a clear response to a simple question.
Would have been enough to let me know
Expressing disappointment at a lack of a decisive answer.
Scraggly hair and messed up shoes
Observing a disheveled appearance and searching for someone.
I'm looking all around for you
Continued search for the person in a bar.
Find you in the corner bar
Locating the person in a social setting.
But you can't find the keys to your car
Frustration at the person's inability to leave.
She's as sharp as a razor blade
Describing the person as sharp and potentially dangerous.
But she could cut my wrists open just the same
Acknowledging the potential harm the person could cause.
Softer than my velvet floor
Comparing the person to something soft and comforting.
Gatherin' up the veil and going home
Preparing to leave with a sense of closure.
Scraggly hair and messed up shoes
Repetition of disheveled appearance and search.
I'm looking all around for you
Continued search for the person in a bar.
Find you in the corner bar
Locating the person in a social setting.
But you can't find the keys to your car
Frustration at the person's inability to leave.
She's as sharp as a razor blade
Describing the person as sharp and potentially dangerous.
But she could cut my wrists open just the same
Acknowledging the potential harm the person could cause.
Softer than my velvet floor
Comparing the person to something soft and comforting.
Gatherin' up the veil and going home
Preparing to leave with a sense of closure.
Hey man what's the matter with
Addressing someone and inquiring about their well-being.
Hey man what's the matter with you
Repetition of the inquiry about someone's state.
Hey man what's the matter with
-Hey man what's the matter with you
-Hey man what's the matter with
-Hey man what's the matter with you
-Hey
No specific content, possibly indicating a conclusion.
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