Lyrics
It's been a long time since I had sweet thistle pie
Expressing a significant amount of time passing since the speaker last enjoyed sweet thistle pie.
It's been a long time since I had sweet thistle pie
Reiterating the theme of the speaker's long absence from enjoying sweet thistle pie.
She claps her hands and snaps her fingers
Describing a woman who claps her hands and snaps her fingers, possibly emphasizing a lively or playful character.
Knows my name but calls me ginger
Highlighting a familiarity with the speaker, yet using the name "ginger," which may suggest a playful or teasing interaction.
It's been a long time since I had sweet thistle pie
Repeating the sentiment of the extended period since the speaker last had sweet thistle pie.
Hey, hey, hey, yeah
An exclamation, possibly expressing excitement or enthusiasm.
Sweet thistle pie
Repetition and emphasis on the term "Sweet thistle pie," underscoring its significance in the speaker's experience.
Sweet thistle pie
-Sweet thistle pie
-It's been a long time since I've been so very low
Reflecting on a prolonged period of feeling very low or downhearted.
It's been a long time since I've been so very low
Reiterating the duration since the speaker has been in such a low emotional state.
When I was young you were no stranger
Recalling a time in the speaker's youth when someone, possibly the same person from earlier, was not a stranger.
Around the world and slip through my fingers
Suggesting that this person traveled extensively but eluded the speaker's grasp or connection.
It's been a long time since I've been so very low
Echoing the sentiment of the prolonged absence from a low emotional state.
Hey, hey, hey, yeah
Another exclamation, possibly indicating a shift in tone or emotion.
Sweet thistle pie
Repetition of the phrase "Sweet thistle pie," reinforcing its importance in the speaker's narrative.
Sweet thistle pie
-Sweet thistle pie
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