Lyrics
Love is better than a warm trombone, when blown, softly by a two tone, brother
Love is more enjoyable or preferable than a warm trombone that is played gently by someone with a two-toned personality, possibly referring to a comforting and pleasant feeling.
Down on luck by chance, caress her head off at the boogaloo trance
Feeling unlucky by chance, caress her head while in a state of trance induced by lively dance music at the boogaloo.
With his hands in his pocket he could not lie
The person mentioned is unable to be dishonest or deceitful while keeping his hands in his pockets.
With his hands in his pocket he began to cry
The individual begins to cry while keeping his hands in his pockets, possibly indicating sadness or emotional distress.
With his hands in his pocket he lowered his eye
Continuing the theme of honesty or vulnerability while having hands in pockets and looking down, possibly feeling ashamed or regretful.
He said "miss i guess i ought to apologize, I've been fallin', I'm falling down"
Expressing regret and a sense of needing to apologize to a woman, admitting to falling or making mistakes.
The river of your lovelorn souls is getting deeper than the deepest dish washing bowl
Metaphorically, the emotional turmoil or suffering of people in love is intensifying, likened to a deepening river compared to a dishwashing bowl.
Now brother get the dirt off your hands, it's getting darker than a sun-chaser's the sun tan
Encouraging someone to clean up or rectify their actions as the situation is becoming increasingly difficult or problematic.
With his hands in his pocket he could not lie
Reiteration of the inability to be dishonest or deceptive while keeping hands in pockets.
With his hands in his pocket he began to cry
Continuation of emotional distress indicated by crying while maintaining hands in pockets.
With his hands in his pocket he lowered his eyes
Consistency in expressing vulnerability or regret by lowering the eyes with hands in pockets.
He said "miss, i guess i ought to apologize, I've been fallin', I'm falling down"
Repeating the sense of regret and the need for apology due to the speaker's perceived failings or shortcomings.
With his hands in his pocket he began to cry
Continuing to cry while keeping hands in pockets, indicating sustained emotional turmoil.
With his hands in his pocket he could not lie
Reiteration of the inability to be dishonest or deceptive while keeping hands in pockets.
With his hands in his pocket he lowered his eyes
Continued display of vulnerability or regret by lowering the eyes with hands in pockets.
He said "miss, i guess i ought to apologize, I've been fallin', I'm falling down"
Reiterating the need for apology and admitting to falling or making mistakes, expressing remorse.
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