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Him and the boys at work went out afterwards to this place called the Copper Coin.
The protagonist and his colleagues went to a place called the Copper Coin after work.
The old wood and brick walls made it feel like home.
The ambiance of the Copper Coin with its wood and brick walls felt comforting and familiar.
He found himself down at the Coin more that he would have liked.
The protagonist frequented the Copper Coin more than he intended or should have.
Staying later and later with each visit, even after the boys would go home to their girls.
He stayed longer at the Copper Coin, even after his friends left to be with their partners.
That’s all he wanted, a pretty girl to come home to.
His desire was for a beautiful girl to come home to.
A familiar face that wouldn’t leave.
He longed for a familiar face that wouldn’t abandon him.
And one night she was just sitting there, alone and unaware.
One night, he noticed a stunning girl sitting alone, unaware of his presence.
He had never seen a prettier thing in his life.
He was captivated by her beauty, considering her the most beautiful thing he had ever seen.
That was that, he had made up his mind.
At that moment, he decided she was the one for him.
After a few drinks they walked home, and that’s the way it was for years.
They would walk home together after a few drinks, establishing a routine for years.
The way she looked at you, tears streaming down her face
Remembering how she looked at him with tears, evoking deep emotions.
You felt the brush of her dress as she walked away
He felt her presence even as she walked away, leaving a lingering impact.
And that’s all that it took, sat down to buy her a drink
He initiated contact by offering to buy her a drink, a simple gesture that changed everything.
An empty or a half full glass, it all goes down the same
Regardless of the glass being empty or half full, the effect was the same—inevitable.
And that’s the way that it’s been
This pattern of events became the norm, shaping their relationship.
Years later she took your name
Years later, she committed to him by taking his name in marriage.
Hopeful and now unafraid
She became hopeful and unafraid, signifying a positive change.
Your gut sinks each time you see her
However, his gut still sank with anxiety every time he saw her.
Another night at the Copper Coin
Repeated lines suggesting the repetitive nature of their visits to the Copper Coin.
Another night at the Copper Coin
-Another night at the Copper Coin
-Another night, another night
-And that’s all that it took, sat down to buy her a drink
Reiteration of initiating contact by offering to buy her a drink.
An empty or a half full glass, it all goes down the same
Reiteration that regardless of the glass being empty or half full, the outcome remained the same.
And that’s the way that it’s been
Reiterating the established pattern that characterized their relationship.
Years later she took your name
Reiterating her commitment by taking his name in marriage, years later.
Hopeful and now unafraid
She became hopeful and unafraid, implying a positive change in her demeanor.
Your gut sinks each time you see her
Despite the positive changes, the protagonist still experienced anxiety when seeing her.
Tell me about the old days
Yearning for stories of the past, perhaps trying to recapture lost moments.
Another night at the Copper Coin
Repetition of reminiscing about the past while at the Copper Coin.
Tell me about the old days
-Put the sun into the sea
-‘Cause there ain’t nothing like your smile, your legs and those eyes
Emphasizing the protagonist's intense admiration for specific physical attributes of his partner.
Tell me about the old days
-Tell me about the old days
-‘Cause there ain’t nothing like your smile, your legs and those eyes
-And I will beg and steal and borrow to keep you safe your whole life
Willingness to do anything necessary to protect and ensure her safety throughout life.
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