Rubber Ball
Resilient Memories: The Tale of a Rubber Ball's Journey
Lyrics
This here's the story of a toy I dearly loved
This introduces the narrative of a cherished toy and the speaker's attachment to it.
I lost it a lot but then it would show up
Despite frequent losses, the toy consistently reappears, emphasizing its resilience.
how it bounced back no one could recall
The ability of the toy to bounce back is highlighted, creating a sense of wonder.
I missed my toy when it was not near
Expresses the speaker's longing for the toy when it is not in close proximity.
but pretty soon it would reappear
Reassures that the toy reappears shortly after being missed.
rubber ball
The repeated mention of "rubber ball" reinforces the central theme of the song.
I lost it in the juniper bush one day
Describes losing the toy in a specific location, the juniper bush, and concerns about its condition.
I was sad to think that the rubber would decay
Reflects sadness at the potential deterioration of the rubber in the bush.
down there all summer and all fall
Indicates the duration the toy spent in the juniper bush.
late last night what a sight
Highlights the surprising return of the toy to the speaker's room at night.
it was back in my room in the pale moonlight
Emphasizes the mysterious and magical aspect of the toy's reappearance under the moonlight.
rubber ball
Reiteration of the importance of the rubber ball in the speaker's life.
Dad was mowing the lawn and he mowed it down
Describes an incident where the toy is damaged by a lawnmower.
made a chop chop chop chop choppy sound
Evokes the sound of the lawnmower and the impact on the rubber ball.
he threw it in the trash but that's not all
Despite being discarded, the toy somehow returns.
ripped and torn it was back by the morn
Emphasizes the toy's resilience as it returns, albeit ripped and torn, the next morning.
store bought fresh like when it was born
Reveals the toy's restoration to its original state when purchased from the store.
rubber ball
Reiteration of the enduring nature of the rubber ball.
I accidentally dropped it from a boat
Details an incident of the toy being dropped from a boat and the expectation of it floating.
thought that the little ball would surely float
The anticipation that the rubber ball would float due to its buoyancy.
I watched it sink away and get so small
Observation of the toy sinking and becoming small, suggesting a sense of loss.
in about a week it was at my feet
Surprisingly, the toy reappears at the speaker's feet after a week, wet but intact.
soaking wet and staring at me
The wet and staring aspect of the toy adds a mysterious quality to its return.
rubber ball
Reiteration of the rubber ball's ability to endure challenges.
That was the story of a toy I dearly loved
A recapitulation of the toy's significance and its consistent return throughout the speaker's life.
all the times I lost it it showed up
Affirms the pattern of losing and rediscovering the toy, highlighting its enduring presence.
now I am all grown up big and tall
Reflects on the speaker's adulthood and the enduring joy brought by the rubber ball.
as I write this song I feel real joy
Expresses happiness and joy as the speaker writes the song with the toy on their desk.
cause there on my desk is my favorite toy
The final affirmation of the rubber ball's status as the speaker's favorite toy.
rubber ball rubber ball rubber ball rubber ball
Repeatedly emphasizes the presence of the rubber ball, reinforcing its importance.
rubber ball rubber ball rubber ball rubber ball
A final repetition of the rubber ball, concluding the song with its central theme.
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