Saint
A Saint's Journey: Elton John's Melodic Tale of Resilience and MagicLyrics
You don't pass your time in limbo
You don't spend your time in a state of uncertainty or indecision.
Or hang out with the crowd
You don't socialize with the mainstream crowd.
Sitting on the stoop like a little girl
Sitting on the steps like a young girl who made a wrong turn in life.
Who took the wrong road into town
Metaphorically describing a deviation from the right path into town.
But you got that short cut way about you
You have a unique, efficient way of doing things.
And no one's gonna stare you down
No one will intimidate or challenge you.
You cook much better on a lower flame
You are more effective when operating at a lower intensity.
You burn much better when the sun goes down
You thrive and shine better during the nighttime.
And heaven can wait
A reference to delaying gratification or postponing something pleasurable.
But you ought to be a saint
Suggesting the person should be considered virtuous and holy.
I got your very best intentions
Expressing gratitude for the person's positive intentions.
Helping me along
The person is supportive and aiding in the speaker's journey.
And if I ever fail to mention
Acknowledging and appreciating the person's impact on the speaker's life.
You were an overnight sensation
Describing the person as an immediate and noteworthy success.
Well take it from me
The speaker vouches for the person's saintly qualities.
My baby's a saint
Reaffirming the person's saintly nature.
My baby's a saint
Repetition emphasizing the person's virtuous character.
I believe you were a new arrival
The person is seen as a recent addition or newcomer.
On the fast train passing through
Metaphorically on a fast-paced journey through life.
And you traded in your luck for survival
Sacrificing luck for survival and facing challenges.
To sweeten up the witch's brew
Improving a difficult situation with charm and positivity.
You had a better way of working magic
Possessing a special and effective way of achieving results.
A little mystery in your eyes
An element of mystery and intrigue in the person's eyes.
Instead of rolling over you remained the same
Resisting conformity and maintaining authenticity.
You took the whole world by surprise
Surprising everyone with your uniqueness and abilities.
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