Lyrics
she was born in a suburban place
She originated from a suburban environment.
with suburban dinner on her plate
Her meals were typical of suburban culture.
moved to the desert when she was 10
At the age of 10, she relocated to the desert due to her allergy to smog.
'cause she was allergic to smog
The move was prompted by her sensitivity to smog.
got into acting and she was good
She pursued acting and excelled in various plays.
and she acted in all the plays that she could
Active involvement in multiple theatrical productions.
met a guy in a band and he said
She encountered a band member who proposed a trip to Sedona.
"wanna drive up north to Sedona?"
A romantic invitation to journey north to Sedona.
two kids, yeah, things started to get real
As a couple, they had two children, and life became more substantial.
is time a construct or just a feeling?
Reflecting on the abstract nature of time and its impact on emotions.
she turned 40 on the top of a car
Celebrated her 40th birthday on a car roof, expressing herself under the moon.
and she howled at the moon
A symbolic act of primal expression, howling at the moon.
and she gazed at the stars
Contemplating the vastness of the universe through stargazing.
she got divorced, it was an epilogue
Experienced divorce, marking a significant conclusion akin to an epilogue.
to the Spanish-American war
A metaphorical reference to historical conflicts, perhaps representing personal struggles.
returned to acting and she was good
Resumed acting with proficiency, participating in numerous plays.
and she acted in all the plays that she could
Continued active involvement in theatrical pursuits.
looking back at her life and she said
Reflecting on her life, comparing it to the flowing creek in Sedona.
it flows like the creek in Sedona
Expressing the fluidity and continuity of her life experiences.
70 and just starting to feel old
At 70, she starts feeling the onset of old age.
it's the shortest short story ever told
Summarizing her life in a concise and impactful manner.
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