Greensboro Days
Greensboro Days: A Melodic Journey through Endless Summers and Departures
Lyrics
Greensboro Days
Introduction to the setting of Greensboro Days.
I should be going home right now
Expressing the desire to go home at the current moment.
the sun burns our shadows to the ground
Describing the sun casting shadows as it sets.
but it's so hard to leave this town
Expressing difficulty in leaving the town.
you're sound asleep beside me, and yet
Observing a sleeping companion with a memorable smile.
you smile in that way I can't forget
Recalling a memorable smile from the companion.
the rain starts to paint the canvas wet . . .
Describing the onset of rain, metaphorically painting a canvas wet.
Greensboro days of endless summer
Reflecting on endless summer days in Greensboro.
A northbound train rolls through the town
Noting the passage of a northbound train through town.
Greensboro days, the leaves
Continuing the theme of Greensboro days as leaves begin to fall.
are starting to fall down, and
Describing the changing season with falling leaves.
I am New York bound
Expressing a departure to New York.
I should have written you a letter, I should have
Regretting not expressing feelings in a letter.
tried to make some sense of it, but
Acknowledging difficulty in making sense of the situation.
nothing could make this better, no excuses or sentiment . . .
Rejecting the idea that anything could improve the situation.
Greensboro days of endless summer
Reiterating the theme of endless summer days in Greensboro.
A northbound train, that mournful sound
Highlighting the sound of a northbound train.
Greensboro days, the leaves
Continuing the theme of falling leaves in Greensboro.
are calico and brown, and
Describing leaves as calico and brown.
I am New York-bound
Reiterating the departure to New York.
Greensboro days of endless summer
Repeating the idea of endless summer days in Greensboro.
A northbound train rolls out of town
Noting the departure of a northbound train.
Greensboro days, the leaves
Continuing the theme of falling leaves covering the ground.
are covering the ground, and
Emphasizing the autumnal scene in Greensboro.
I am New York-bound
Reiterating the departure to New York.
(Greensboro days . . . Greensboro days)
Repeating the phrase "Greensboro days."
Greensboro days, the leaves
Describing leaves as calico and brown again.
are calico and brown, and
Confirming the departure to New York.
I am New York bound, yes
Affirming once more the destination of being New York-bound.
I am New York bound
Final confirmation of the journey to New York.
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