The Gal From Joe's
Farewell Melody: The Tale of Departure from Joe's Cafe
Lyrics
Way down at Mister Joe's Cafe
Reference to Mister Joe's Cafe, the setting of the narrative.
They're takin' someone far away,
Someone is being taken away from Mister Joe's Cafe.
And if you hear a song today
Suggests that a song is associated with the event.
It's a sad tune that you'll be playin'
The song is melancholic, reflecting the sadness of the occasion.
She's leavin' and folks are feelin' so low,
The departure of a woman, causing sadness among the people.
They're grievin' and they're consolin' poor Joe;
People are consoling Joe, who is grieving the departure.
Gonna miss her song
Highlighting the sorrow of missing the woman's song.
Gonna miss her smile
Emphasizes the sadness of missing the woman's smile.
She'll be travelin' alone down that last long mile
The woman is embarking on a lonely journey towards the end of life.
They're sighin' with all their trouble and woes
People express their sorrow and troubles audibly.
They're cryin' 'cause they all loved
People are crying because they loved the woman from Joe's.
THE GAL FROM JOE'S.
The woman is identified as "THE GAL FROM JOE'S."
She's leavin' and folks are feelin' so low,
Reiteration of the departure and the resulting low spirits.
They're grievin' and they're consolin' poor Joe;
People continue consoling Joe amidst their grief.
Gonna miss her song
Reaffirmation of the sentiment of missing the woman's song.
Gonna miss her smile
Reaffirmation of the sentiment of missing the woman's smile.
She'll be travelin' alone down that last long mile
Emphasizes the woman's solitary journey towards the end.
They're sighin' with all their trouble and woes
People audibly express their troubles and woes.
They're cryin' 'cause they all loved
Reiteration that people cry because they loved the woman from Joe's.
THE GAL FROM JOE'S.
Final mention of "THE GAL FROM JOE'S," concluding the narrative.
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