Reminiscing
A Lifetime's Dance: Graham Blvd's Reminiscing Meaning
Lyrics
Friday night it was late, I was walking you home
Describes a Friday night where the speaker walks someone home late.
We got down to the gate, I was dreaming of the night
They reach the gate, and the speaker daydreams about the future.
Would it turn out right?
Uncertainty about whether the envisioned future will unfold positively.
How to tell you girl, I want to build my world around you
Expresses the desire to build a life around the person being walked home.
Wanna tell you that it's true
The speaker wants to convey the truth of their feelings.
I wanna make you understand I'm talking about a lifetime plan
Expresses a commitment to a long-term plan and wanting the person to understand.
Well that's the way it began, we were hand-in-hand
Describes the beginning of their relationship, holding hands.
Glen Miller's band was better than before
References Glen Miller's band, suggesting a nostalgic atmosphere.
We yelled and screamed for more
Expresses enthusiasm for the music, shouting for more.
And those Porter's tunes made us dance across the room
Porter's tunes make them dance, creating a memorable moment.
It ended all too soon
Reflects on the fleeting nature of the enjoyable time.
On the way back home I promised you'd never be alone
The speaker promises companionship on the way back home.
Hurry, don't be late
Urges not to be late, suggesting anticipation or eagerness.
I can't hardly wait
Expresses impatience or excitement about what is to come.
I said to myself when we're old
The speaker imagines a future where they will reminisce when they are old.
We'll go dancing in the dark, walking through the park
Envisions future activities like dancing in the dark and walking through the park.
And reminiscing
The act of reminiscing is introduced as a recurring theme.
Friday night it was late, I was walking you home
Repeats the description of a late Friday night walk home.
We got down to the gate, I was dreaming of the night
Reiterates reaching the gate and dreaming about the future.
Would it turn out right?
Repeats the uncertainty about the future's outcome.
Now as the years roll on, each time we hear our favorite song
Describes how hearing a favorite song triggers memories as the years pass.
The memories come along
Reflects on the nostalgia and memories associated with their favorite song.
Older times we're missing, spending the hours reminiscing
Expresses missing older times and spending hours reminiscing.
Hurry, don't be late
Reiterates the urgency not to be late, possibly emphasizing the importance of the present.
I can't hardly wait
Expresses impatience or eagerness about the anticipated future.
I said to myself when we're old
Repeats the imagining of dancing in the dark and walking through the park in old age.
We'll go dancing in the dark, walking through the park
Reiterates the idea of reminiscing as a future activity.
And reminiscing
Concludes with the recurring theme of reminiscing, emphasizing its significance.
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