Amsterdam
Lost in the Shadows: Gutter Puppy's Amsterdam Tale
Lyrics
It's been a long old day and I'm just getting up
Expressing weariness after a long day and the start of a challenging situation.
I took a look in the mirror and I told myself I'm out of luck
Acknowledging a sense of bad luck or misfortune after self-reflection.
She said Son, it's a hell of a drug, but ain't it about time that you gave it up
A reference to a substance being a powerful drug, with a suggestion to quit using it.
Opposite the airport 300 miles from home
Describing a location opposite the airport, emphasizing distance from home.
Is it any wonder I feel so alone
Feeling isolated, possibly due to physical distance or emotional detachment.
I miss my guitar and I miss my dog
Expressing longing for personal possessions like a guitar and a dog.
But mostly I miss you
Highlighting a strong yearning for the presence of someone significant.
You only see me in my dreams
Suggesting that the person is only visible in dreams, indicating a sense of unattainability.
It's just a shame that I never sleep
Expressing a difficulty in sleeping, possibly due to the absence of the person.
You only see me in my dreams
Reiterating the theme of being visible only in dreams, emphasizing a longing for connection.
It's just a shame that I never sleep
Emphasizing the challenge of sleep deprivation and its impact on the relationship.
They locked me away and they sent you home
Describing a situation where the speaker is separated and confined while the other person is free.
They knocked me out, left you all alone
Highlighting the asymmetry in the experiences of the speaker and the person left alone.
They abandoned you when you needed them most
Commenting on abandonment during a difficult time and the revelation of trustworthy individuals.
I think now you know who you can trust
Conveying a realization of who can be relied upon in challenging situations.
Opposite the airport 300 miles from home
Repeating the reference to a distant location, emphasizing continued isolation.
Is it any wonder I feel so alone
Reiterating the feeling of loneliness due to physical separation.
I miss my guitar and I miss my dog
Expressing a deep longing for personal belongings and the significant person.
But mostly I miss you
Repeating the intense emotional desire for the person who is missed.
You only see me in my dreams
Reemphasizing the dream-like visibility of the person, adding a layer of unreality.
It's just a shame that I never sleep
Reiterating the difficulty in sleeping, underscoring the impact on the relationship.
You only see me in my dreams
Continuing the theme of the person being visible only in dreams, reinforcing a sense of unattainability.
It's just a shame that I never sleep
Stressing the challenges of sleep deprivation and its toll on the speaker.
You only see me in my dreams
Repeating the notion of the person being present only in dreams, intensifying the longing.
It's just a shame that I never sleep
Highlighting the ongoing struggle with sleep, deepening the sense of yearning.
You only see me in my dreams
Reiterating the dream-like visibility of the person, emphasizing the ongoing challenge of sleep.
It's just a shame that I never sleep
Underscoring the unfortunate and persistent difficulty in achieving restful sleep.
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