Ol' Frank
Love, Wealth, and a Twist of Fate: Ol' Frank's Unforgettable Journey
Lyrics
She was just seventeen but she was all woman
Despite being young (seventeen), she exuded maturity and womanhood.
When Ol' Frank slipped the ring on her hand
Frank put a ring on her hand, symbolizing marriage.
My God he was wealthy, owned half of the county
Frank was wealthy, owning a significant portion of the county.
But he'd never see sixty again
Frank, despite his wealth, was aging and unlikely to reach sixty again.
After ten years of Heaven and long nights of love
Ten years of marital bliss and passionate nights took a toll on Frank's heart.
His ole heart couldn't keep up the pace
Frank's heart couldn't keep up with the intense pace, possibly indicating health issues.
But friends you can bet that he had no regrets
Frank had no regrets about his intense and fulfilling life.
Ol' Frank ran one Hell of a race
Frank lived an extraordinary life, metaphorically described as running a remarkable race.
She cried all the way to the chapel
The woman expressed sorrow on the way to the chapel for Frank's funeral.
Like she really cared for Ol' Frank
Her tears suggested genuine care for Frank during the funeral.
She cried all the way to the grave where he lay
She continued crying at Frank's grave.
Then she smiled all the way to the bank
However, she smiled on her way to the bank, implying financial gain from Frank's death.
He had bought her big diamonds and long Limousines
Frank had lavished her with expensive gifts, symbolized by big diamonds and limousines.
As she taught him what happiness meant
She taught Frank the true meaning of happiness through these material possessions.
Lord, he spent a fortune on his prized possession
Frank spent a fortune on her, considering her his prized possession.
And to him she was worth every cent
To Frank, she was worth every cent spent.
Now Ol' Frank is gone and the whole town's still talkin'
After Frank's death, the town gossips about her actions, possibly implying controversy.
They think what she did is a disgrace
The town sees her actions as disgraceful, judging her negatively.
There are many who think that she killed poor Ol' Frank
There are suspicions that she might have caused Frank's death.
But he died with a smile on his face
Contrary to suspicions, Frank died with a smile on his face, suggesting contentment.
She cried all the way to the chapel
Repetition of her crying on the way to the chapel emphasizes her grief.
Like she really cared for Ol' Frank
Repetition of her apparent care for Frank during the funeral.
She cried all the way to the grave where he lay
Repetition of her crying at Frank's grave highlights her mourning.
Then she smiled all the way to the bank
Repetition of her smiling on the way to the bank underscores the financial benefit she gained.
She cried all the way to the grave where he lay
Reiteration of her emotions at Frank's grave, reinforcing her mixed feelings.
Then she smiled all the way to the bank
Reiteration of her financial gain and apparent lack of genuine sorrow.
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