Jackie's Still Sad
Jackie's Silent Sorrow: A Tale of Regret and Redemption
Lyrics
I was alone, I didn't know what would I do
I was alone, uncertain of what to do
Maybe sing, maybe shave, maybe think things through
Considered singing, shaving, or reflecting on things
Or hide behind drink or sleeping
Contemplating whether to cope with problems through drinking or sleeping
So I dreamt I was alone in a crowded place
Dreamt of being alone in a crowded place
And I wanted to speak
Wanted to speak but couldn't
But I could not say
Due to Jackie's lingering sadness
'Cos Jackie's still sad about it
Reiteration of Jackie's persistent sadness
And I'm the everyman I do my best to understand
Identifying as an everyman, striving to comprehend
Oh it's a shame about you
Expressing regret or sympathy
And though it happened long ago
Reflecting on a past event
Don't forget what made me so mean and cruel
Reminder of the cause for past unkindness
It's a shame about you
Reiterating the regret or sympathy
I'm alone and cold outside the gate
Feeling isolated and cold outside a metaphorical gate
Let me warm up for heaven's sake
Requesting warmth for the sake of comfort
Don't show me no blind indifference
Rejecting indifference, seeking understanding
The sound in my ears
Noting sensory experiences - sound and breath
The breath in my nose
Expressing a desire for help
Who wants to help?
No one seems willing to assist
Ah nobody does
Jackie remains sad, impacting communication
And Jackie's still sad about it
And I'm the everyman I do my best to understand
Continuing to strive for understanding as an everyman
Oh it's a shame about you,
Expressing sorrow or empathy
Though it happened long ago
Recalling a past event
Please don't forget what made me so mean and cruel
Reminder of the cause for past harshness
It's a shame about you
Reiterating the sorrow or empathy
Ah ah ah ah ah Jackie's still sad about it
Repetition emphasizing Jackie's ongoing sadness
Jackie's still sad about it
Further emphasizing Jackie's enduring sadness
Repeat until the deed is done
Repeat until the situation is resolved
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