Lyrics
Well I spent all my money at the record store
Spent money at the record store, emphasizing a love for music
Bought a copy of "Revolver" and some Gang of Four
Purchased "Revolver" and Gang of Four albums, showcasing eclectic taste
Singles Going Steady
Refers to "Singles Going Steady," perhaps another album or the concept of being single
Billie Holliday
Mentions Billie Holliday, suggesting a diverse music collection
They had it all on vinyl
Highlights the availability of music on vinyl, showing a preference for analog formats
And I was blown away
Expresses being deeply impressed or moved by the music
Then I walked around the corner to my favorite bar
Shifts to a bar setting after leaving the record store
I do a lot more walkin' since I wrecked my car
Indicates increased walking due to a car accident
They all know my name here
Feeling a sense of familiarity and acceptance at the bar
I feel right at home
Feels at home in the bar environment
I just might spend the night here
Contemplates spending the night at the bar
Since I know you're not alone
Suggests awareness of someone's presence, possibly a romantic interest
And then they play that song I love
Emotionally affected when a particular song is played
And I feel like I just can't loose
Feeling invincible or empowered during the song
I feel like I should call you up
Contemplates calling someone during this emotional state
But I'll stay here all night
Decides to stay at the bar instead of making the call
'Till I get it right
Repeats the determination to stay until emotional clarity is achieved
Well I wrote you a letter but I tore it up
Attempts to communicate through a letter but discards it
Then I wrote another letter and I tore it up
Repeats the process of writing and discarding letters
Stare up at the ball game
Observes a ball game on TV, possibly a distraction from personal matters
On the TV screen
Implies detachment or disinterest in the televised events
If you care to find me
Hints at a specific location to find the person if they care
You'll know where I'll be
Emphasizes predictability in the person's whereabouts
And then they play that song I love
Repeats the emotional impact of a particular song
And I feel like I just can't loose
Recurrence of the feeling of invincibility during the song
I feel like I should call you up
Reiterates the contemplation of calling someone
But I'll stay here all night
Chooses to stay at the bar instead of making the call
'Till I get it right
Reiterates determination to stay until emotional clarity is achieved
I'm down
Repeated expression of feeling down or low
I'm down
-I'm down
-I'm down
-And then they play that song I love
Repeats the emotional impact of a particular song
And I feel like I just can't loose
Repeats the feeling of invincibility during the song
I feel like I should call you up
Reiterates the contemplation of calling someone
But I'll stay here all night
Chooses to stay at the bar instead of making the call
'Till I get it right
Reiterates determination to stay until emotional clarity is achieved
And then they play that song I hate
Expresses dislike for another specific song
And I feel like I just can't win
Feeling of defeat or inability to succeed during this song
I'm breakin' down
Emotional breakdown or turmoil
The room begins to spin
Sensory disorientation, feeling overwhelmed
I'll stay here all night
Reiterates determination to stay until emotional clarity is achieved
'Till I get it right
Final commitment to staying until emotional resolution is reached
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