Natalie
Love Lost and Remembrance: Natalie's Story Unveiled
Lyrics
First time I saw her she was still in school
Describes the first encounter with Natalie while she was in school.
Chewin' on a pencil playin' pool
Portrays Natalie's casual activities like chewing a pencil while playing pool.
Stayin' up all night
Implies staying up late, possibly indicating ambition or restlessness.
And full of dreams
Highlights Natalie's aspirations and hopeful nature.
I've known her family ever since we were small
Establishes a long history with Natalie's family from childhood.
Gettin' in trouble drivin' our folks up the wall
Recalls mischievous behavior causing trouble but having fun together.
Wastin' time
Refers to spending time leisurely without significant purpose.
Yeah, but we had fun
Despite wasting time, there was enjoyment and pleasure in those moments.
She was gonna ride her bike to China
Expresses Natalie's adventurous dreams, metaphorically wanting to explore distant places.
Sail away on a bottle top
Continues the imagery of Natalie's adventurous spirit, wanting to travel unconventionally.
And as the years passed by
Reflects the passage of time and progression in their relationship.
One night I held her close to me
Describes a moment of intimacy between the narrator and Natalie.
That was the first time I
Signifies the first time the narrator expressed love for Natalie.
Said I love you to Natalie
Emphasizes the significance of confessing love to Natalie.
Carousel was crowded so we talked for a while
Depicts a crowded place (carousel) where they had a conversation.
Natalie said "Baby, you know I miss your smile
Shows Natalie's longing for the narrator's presence when apart.
Whenever you go away from me"
Expresses the impact of separation on Natalie.
You know that time starts tickin' when a love starts to fade
Reflects the realization of trouble in the relationship as affection wanes.
I knew something was wrong but still I thought we had it made
Despite sensing issues, the narrator believed their love was strong.
The first time I said I love you to Natalie
Reiterates the momentous occasion of confessing love to Natalie.
That was the first time I said I love you to Natalie
Repeats the significance of expressing love for Natalie.
Now I look at her pictures and I talk to these walls
Illustrates the narrator's current state, reminiscing and feeling lonely.
Call out her name but she don't hear me at all
Attempts to reach out to Natalie, but she seems oblivious or distant.
And she got wild and restless
Details Natalie's restless and rebellious nature.
Tried everything she could take
Shows Natalie's attempts at various experiences, possibly to find fulfillment.
One night I tried to stop her
Recalls a failed attempt by the narrator to intervene in Natalie's actions.
But I was too late
Expresses regret at being unable to prevent something concerning Natalie.
That was the last time I said I love you to Natalie
Marks the final occasion of confessing love to Natalie.
And that was the last time I said I love you to Natalie
Reiterates the finality of expressing love to Natalie.
That was the last time I said I love you, mmm ...
Repeats the last expression of love for Natalie with a reflective tone.
That was the last time I said I love you, mmm ...
Reiterates the reflective nature of the last confession of love.
That was the last time I said I love you to Natalie
Concludes with the finality of the narrator's expression of love for Natalie.
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