California Bartender
Tales of Love and Loss in the Golden State
Lyrics
Murphy, he cried while he drank up his wine
Murphy expresses sadness while drinking wine and recounts discovering his wife with another man.
Told me about how he found some other guy
Murphy narrates the story of finding his wife with someone else.
With his wife
Highlighting the betrayal and infidelity involving Murphy's wife.
Janet, she sat next to me at the bar
Janet shares details about her life, emphasizing the emotional distance to protect one's heart.
Told me about her life and how far
Janet advises the narrator about the challenges of life and the need to be cautious with one's emotions.
To push my heart
Encouragement to guard one's heart against the difficulties of life.
Woah, this life, this life ain't easy
Reflection on the hardships of life.
Might be your turn this time
A reminder that challenges can affect anyone, suggesting it might be the narrator's turn for difficulties.
Or next life
Contemplation on the unpredictability of life, acknowledging challenges may come in this or the next life.
Frankie, he called me a sweetheart tonight
Frankie affectionately addresses the narrator; tomorrow, he may find another person to connect with.
Maybe tomorrow he'll find some other dime
Anticipation of Frankie finding another person for emotional fulfillment.
It gets him high
The emotional satisfaction Frankie gains from such connections.
Woah, this life, this life ain't easy
Reiteration of life's challenges and unpredictability.
Might be your turn this time
A reminder that challenges may come in this or the next life.
Or next life
Reflecting on life's uncertainties and the potential for challenges in the future.
Ooh, California, didn't they warn ya?
An address to California, warning about its unpredictable nature that brings life to people.
Makes you come alive
California's vibrant atmosphere that enlivens individuals.
Oh, daisies wilt in the garden
Metaphorical reference to the fading beauty and innocence in the environment.
Ladies and gentlemen, losing light
Acknowledgment of the fading light, symbolizing the loss of innocence and purity.
Drinkin'
Repetition of actions related to drinking, emphasizing a downward spiral.
Sinkin'
Emphasizing the sinking feeling accompanying the lifestyle.
Maybe you'll run out of time
A warning about the limited time one has to make choices.
Drinkin'
Repetition of the theme of sinking and the potential consequences of running out of time.
Sinkin'
Reiteration of the theme of sinking and the cost of surrendering to the night.
Sellin' your soul to the night
Metaphorically selling one's soul to the night and its consequences.
Drinkin'
Continuation of the downward spiral, highlighting the potential running out of time.
Sinkin'
Repetition of the sinking theme and the potential for time running out.
Maybe you'll run out of time
Highlighting the consequences of actions and the limited time to make amends.
Drinkin'
Repetition of the theme of sinking and the potential for running out of time.
Sinkin'
Reiteration of the consequences of sinking, emphasizing the cost of surrendering to the night.
Sellin' your soul to the night
Repetition of the theme of selling one's soul to the night and its repercussions.
Ooh, ooh California
A reminder of the unpredictable nature of California and the potential for running out of time.
Maybe you'll run outta time
Reiteration of the warning about the possibility of running out of time in California.
Ooh, ooh California
Repetition of the warning about the unpredictable nature of California.
Ooh, ooh California
Continuation of the cautionary theme about the uncertainties in California.
Maybe you'll run outta time
Reiteration of the warning about the potential for running out of time in California.
Ooh, ooh California
Continuation of the cautionary note about the uncertainties and potential time constraints in California.
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