West Brom Blues
West Brom Blues: A Tale of Heartbreak and Doughnuts
Lyrics
On the hot dog streets fat housewives meet
Reference to mundane life, overweight housewives meeting on the streets.
You know that washing machine?
Asking about a washing machine, possibly a metaphor for domestic routine.
It don't half get things clean
Highlighting the efficiency of the washing machine in getting things clean.
I've got the West Brom blues
Expression of feeling down, possibly related to West Bromwich, a location or metaphor.
I've got the West Brom blues
Reiteration of having the "West Brom blues," emphasizing the emotional state.
You were my girl were my only one
Addressing someone who was significant, possibly a romantic partner.
You were here but now you're gone
Noting the absence of the person mentioned in line 7.
I've got the West Brom blues
Reiterating the emotional state of having the "West Brom blues."
When you went away
Narrating a response to the person's departure, engaging in unhealthy eating habits.
I ate ten doughnuts a day!
Highlighting excessive consumption of doughnuts as a coping mechanism.
Steak and kidney pie when you said goodbye
Mentioning a specific comfort food (steak and kidney pie) after the departure.
I've got the West Brom blues
Reiteration of the emotional state with the "West Brom blues."
I'vе got the West Brom blues
Emphasizing the persistent feeling of the "West Brom blues."
You wеre my girl were my only one
Repeating the address to the departed person, underscoring the loss.
You were here but now you're gone
Acknowledging the absence of the person mentioned in line 17.
I've got the West Brom blues
Reiterating the emotional state of having the "West Brom blues."
You would have signed away our lives
Suggesting a significant decision (signing away lives) made by the departed person.
Isn't that a bit drastic?!
Questioning the drastic nature of the decision mentioned in line 21.
Standing in a queue with your bit of plastic
Describing a scene of waiting in line with a plastic card, possibly related to bureaucracy.
Well if that's what you wanna do
Supporting the decision mentioned in line 21, advising to join the queue.
I suggest you join the front of the queue
Encouraging to take action and join the queue for a specific goal.
For a semi and a couple of kids
Mentioning typical life events like owning a semi and having children.
Oh ain't life fantastic?! Eerrghh!
Expressing a sarcastic or cynical view of life's supposed fantastic aspects.
I've got the West Brom blues
Reiteration of the emotional state with the "West Brom blues."
I've got the West Brom blues
Emphasizing the persistence of the feeling of the "West Brom blues."
You were my girl were my only one
Repeating the address to the departed person, highlighting their significance.
You were here but now you're gone
Acknowledging the absence of the person mentioned in line 31.
I've got the West Brom blues
Reiterating the emotional state of having the "West Brom blues."
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