Virginia
Virginia: A Metaphor of Life's Urgency and Patience
Lyrics
It's like trying to light a cigarette
Facing a challenging situation, akin to trying to light a cigarette with wet matches.
When the matches you got are soaking wet
Encountering obstacles or difficulties represented by matches that are soaking wet.
Tallest buildings they got are bound to fall
The tallest structures or achievements are susceptible to collapse or failure.
When it's coming down like a wrecking ball
A metaphorical description of a situation that feels destructive, like a wrecking ball.
Slow down, Virginia
An urging to slow down, addressed to someone named Virginia.
Don't make me wait
An appeal not to prolong the wait or anticipation.
Slow down, Virginia
Reiteration of the plea for Virginia to slow down and not delay.
Don't make me wait
Repeat of the request for Virginia to avoid making the speaker wait.
Virginia
Addressing or referring to the person named Virginia.
It's everything that's cool rolled into one
Virginia is described as a combination of everything that is considered cool.
Everything that's not is left alone
Things that are not cool are left alone, emphasizing a selective preference.
You can hear it ring from near and far
Audible signals or indications, possibly related to Virginia or the situation.
You can hear it scream like a fire alarm
A vivid description of a loud and intense sound, resembling a fire alarm.
Slow down, Virginia
Reiteration of the plea for Virginia to slow down.
Don't make me wait
Emphasizing the request for Virginia not to keep the speaker waiting.
Slow down, Virginia
Repeating the call for Virginia to avoid delaying.
Don't make me wait
Emphasizing the urgency of Virginia not making the speaker wait.
Virginia
Reiteration of addressing or referring to the person named Virginia.
Sometimes it sounds like she's been crying
Suggesting that Virginia might be expressing emotions like crying.
But when she lights, this whole dump is
When Virginia is active or engaged, it transforms the entire environment positively.
It's everything that's cool rolled into one
Virginia is again described as a combination of everything that is considered cool.
Everything that's not is left alone
Reiteration of leaving things that are not cool alone, maintaining a selective stance.
You can hear it ring from near and far
Repeating the description of audible signals or indications, possibly related to Virginia.
You can hear it scream like a fire alarm
Reiterating the intense and loud sound, resembling a fire alarm.
Slow down, Virginia
Final plea for Virginia to slow down and not keep the speaker waiting.
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