Pretty Paper
Emmy Rossum's 'Pretty Paper': A Tale of Kindness Amidst Christmas Rush
Lyrics
Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue
Pretty paper and ribbons in blue symbolize gift wrapping, possibly for a special occasion.
Wrap your presents to your darling, from you?
Encouragement to wrap gifts for a loved one and give them from the heart.
Pretty pencils to write I love you?
Suggests using pretty pencils to write messages of love, adding a personal touch to the gift.
Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue
Reiteration of the imagery of pretty paper and blue ribbons for emphasis.
Crowded street, busy feet, hustle buying
Describes a busy and crowded street during the Christmas shopping season.
Downtown shoppers, Christmass night
Depicts the atmosphere of downtown with shoppers on Christmas night.
There he sits all alone on the side-walk
Introduces a lone figure sitting on the sidewalk, potentially a person in need.
Hoping you won't pass him by
Expresses hope that passersby will show compassion and not ignore someone in need.
Should you stop, better not, much too busy
Advises against stopping due to busyness, reflecting the fast-paced nature of life.
You?re in a hurry, my, how time does fly
Highlights the hurried nature of people's lives and the fleeting nature of time.
In the distance, the ringing of laughter
Introduces distant sounds of laughter, possibly contrasting with the loneliness of the person on the sidewalk.
And in a midst of the laughter he climbs
Suggests that amidst the laughter, the person on the sidewalk seeks connection or assistance.
Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue
Repeats the imagery of pretty paper and blue ribbons, connecting it to the themes of giving and love.
Wrap your presents to your darling, from you?
Reiterates the act of wrapping presents for a loved one and expressing affection through gifts.
Pretty Wencils to write I love you?
Rephrases the idea of using pretty pencils to convey love through written messages.
Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue
Restates the visual imagery of pretty paper and ribbons, emphasizing their significance.
Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue
Repeats the image of pretty paper and blue ribbons, reinforcing the central theme of gift-giving.
Wrap your presents to your darling, from you?
Echoes the encouragement to wrap presents for a loved one, emphasizing the act of giving.
Pretty pencils to write I love you?
Rephrases the suggestion to use pretty pencils for writing messages of love, adding a personal touch to the gift.
Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue
Reiterates the visual imagery of pretty paper and blue ribbons, maintaining the connection with the act of giving.
Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue
Final repetition of the central imagery, leaving a lasting impression of the importance of thoughtful gift-giving.
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