Lyrics
Can I show you where I hide my friend
Expresses willingness to reveal a hidden friend.
He lives in the shed out by the fence
Describes the friend's dwelling place near the fence.
And if you're lucky he'll let you in
Suggests the friend might allow others into the shed.
But I'm not sure it's kinda secretive
Indicates uncertainty about the friend's openness.
He can't reach the doorknob on the door
Highlights the friend's physical limitation, unable to reach the doorknob.
So he spends his time on the floor
Describes the friend spending time on the floor due to the inability to access the door.
He lives a life that's set in stone
Portrays the friend's life as unchangeable or predictable.
Because my friend is a little gnome
Reveals the identity of the friend as a gnome.
I walk into the middle of my street
Shifts the focus to the narrator walking into the street.
I give a wave to all the people I meet
Describes the narrator greeting people in the street.
But my only friend is waiting for me
Expresses that the narrator's true friend is waiting for them.
He's the only one I want to see
Declares the gnome as the narrator's exclusive desire for companionship.
I walk out back to the little shed
Narrator heads to the shed to connect with the gnome and clear their mind.
I want to see my friend and clear my head
Emphasizes the desire to see the gnome and find solace.
Cause he's always waiting for me at home
Highlights the consistent presence of the gnome at home.
My best friend is a little gnome
Reiterates the identity of the friend as a gnome, emphasizing the bond.
My little garden gnome
Repeats the gnome's identity as a garden gnome.
I'll never let him go
Declares the commitment to keep the gnome as a friend.
And when he's stuck out in the snow
Expresses readiness to care for the gnome in adverse conditions like snow.
I'll brush him off so he's not cold
Commits to brushing off the snow to ensure the gnome's warmth.
My little garden gnome
Reaffirms the identity of the friend as a garden gnome.
I'll never let him go
Reiterates the commitment to keeping the gnome as a friend.
He's the only friend I know
Emphasizes the exclusive nature of the friendship with the gnome.
And I'll stay with him so he's not alone
Declares the intention to stay with the gnome to prevent loneliness.
My little garden gnome
Repeats the identity of the friend as a garden gnome.
I'll never let him go
Restates the commitment to keep the gnome as a friend.
And when he's stuck out in the snow
Expresses preparedness to care for the gnome in snowy conditions.
I'll brush him off so he's not cold
Reaffirms the commitment to ensuring the gnome's warmth in the snow.
My little garden gnome
Repeats the identity of the friend as a garden gnome.
I'll never let him go
Reiterates the determination to keep the gnome as a friend.
He's the only friend I know
Emphasizes the exclusivity of the friendship with the gnome.
And I'll stay with him so he's not alone
Declares the commitment to stay with the gnome to prevent loneliness.
Stay with him so he's not alone
Reiterates the commitment to staying with the gnome to avoid loneliness.
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