It Won't Be Long
Circus of Life: Chuck Prophet's Poetic Journey Through Trials
Lyrics
They came out of the woodwork
They emerged unexpectedly, possibly from obscurity or unnoticed places.
To watch us do our act
Observers gathered to witness our performance or behavior.
The TV cameras came around to watch us cry
Television cameras were present to capture our emotional moments, implying a public spectacle.
They won't be coming back
The observers or cameras will not return, suggesting a one-time event or fleeting attention.
You ran out one time
You left abruptly once.
Then threatened suicide
You mentioned the possibility of suicide, adding a layer of intensity or desperation.
Then they flew away
They departed suddenly, creating a sense of abandonment or isolation.
It won't be long
Anticipation of a forthcoming event or change.
It won't be long
Reiteration of the impending change or development.
We made a circus of our lives
Life has been turned into a spectacle, possibly with negative consequences.
And they captures it on film
The cameras recorded our lives, capturing both the highs and lows.
Yeah, they pulled up takes and left us here in rags
Selected scenes were taken, leaving behind a less glamorous reality.
With a summer left to kill
Despite challenges, there is still time to enjoy the remaining days of summer.
From the morning
From morning to evening, there is a lack of visitors or support.
To the evening
A repetition emphasizing the enduring solitude or lack of company.
Nodoby comes around
Loneliness persists; nobody comes around.
It won't be long
Reiteration of the forthcoming change or event.
It won't be long
Emphasizing the imminent nature of the anticipated change.
Don't you turn your head
A plea or command not to avoid facing the truth.
Look me in the eye
A direct request for eye contact, seeking honesty or connection.
I like T-Bone Walker
Expressing a liking for T-Bone Walker, possibly a metaphor for enjoying simple pleasures.
And I like my Wonderbread
An appreciation for basic, ordinary things like Wonderbread.
Yeah I like to quote back into your face
Quoting things back that were never explicitly stated, hinting at unspoken feelings or communication gaps.
All the things you never said
Recalling moments of laughter followed by a pause to watch the sunset.
First we laughed and
Initial positive emotions that were followed by a shift or change.
Then we stopped and
Transition from laughter to a more contemplative or serious mood.
Watched the sun go down
Observing the end of the day, possibly symbolizing the end of a phase or relationship.
It won't be long
Reiteration of the upcoming change or event.
It won't be long
Restating the imminent nature of the anticipated change.
It won't be long
Repeating the expectation of a soon-to-come transformation.
It won't be long
Final emphasis on the proximity of the anticipated change.
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