Coffee Den
Loneliness Brews in a Coffee Den
Lyrics
He's sitting in a coffee den
Set the scene; a person is in a coffee shop.
Holding a book by Kierkegaard
The person holds a book by Kierkegaard, indicating an interest in philosophy.
He hopes someone will notice it
Hoping for recognition or connection from others due to the book.
He tries to read it, but it's way too hard
Struggling to read the difficult content of the book.
And he's hoping someone will talk to him
Desiring social interaction while in the coffee shop.
It's too soon to go home
Not ready to go home yet.
He can't even read Danish
Expressing difficulty with the Danish language in the book.
And he's feeling so alone
Feeling isolated and lonely.
Yeah, he's feeling so alone
Reiteration of the person's loneliness.
And he doesn't wanna go home
Resistance to returning home, possibly due to loneliness.
She's sitting in a coffee den
Introduction of another character, a woman in the coffee shop.
Sipping an iced chai
Drinking an iced chai, perhaps indicating a preference for trendy or affordable choices.
She doesn't like the taste of it
Not enjoying the taste of the drink.
It was the cheapest thing to buy
Selected the drink due to its low cost.
And she's hoping someone will sit with her
Desiring companionship while in the coffee shop.
Or call her on her phone
Seeking interaction via phone or in person.
'Cause it's only eight-fifteen right now
It's early evening, and she feels lonely.
And she's feeling so alone
Reiteration of the woman's loneliness.
Yeah, she's feeling so alone
She, too, resists going home.
And she doesn't wanna go home
Reiteration of the woman's resistance to returning home.
You're sitting in a coffee den
Shift to a new character, possibly the listener, who is also in a coffee shop.
With a laptop in your face
Engaged with a laptop but lacking inspiration to write.
You've got nothing to write today
No Wi-Fi in the coffee shop, hindering productivity.
And no "wireless" in this place
Feeling distracted and unproductive.
So you're looking all around you
Searching for something to focus on.
'Cause your concentration is thrown
Lamenting the loss of concentration.
And you wish you'd brought something to read
Wishing for something to read to alleviate boredom and loneliness.
'Cause you're feeling so alone
Feeling isolated and lonely, similar to the other characters.
Yeah, you're feeling so alone
Reiteration of the listener's loneliness.
And you can't go home
Unable to leave the coffee shop due to the prevailing loneliness.
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