Lyrics
Shit sandwich fell, deli counter to the floor
Metaphorical representation of a disappointing or unpleasant situation (shit sandwich) falling, creating a mess.
Out popped the filling, hard-boiled egg and some slaw
Describes the unexpected contents of the mess, which includes a hard-boiled egg and slaw.
In ran a pooch, lightning bolts through the door
Introduces a dog entering suddenly (pooch) with great energy or excitement.
Out went my lunch, clamped tightly in its jaw
Expresses the dog grabbing the lunch tightly in its jaw, exacerbating the situation.
You’ve got the weight of the whole world resting on your shoulders
Repetition emphasizing the heavy burden or responsibility one carries, complimented by having a strong back to endure it.
You’ve got the weight of the whole world resting on your shoulders
-Lucky that you've got a strong back
-Lucky that you've got a strong back
-Yeah, I've never burst, never broke at the seams
Personal characteristics of the speaker, highlighting resilience and independence in facing challenges, like finding lost money.
Never over friendly and certainly never mean
-Shoelaces slap against my calves in the rain
-Gotta find my lunch. Gotta find my last eight bucks
-You've got the weight of the whole world resting on your shoulders
Reiteration of the weight on the shoulders, emphasizing the burden.
You've got the weight of the whole world resting on your shoulders
-Well, you’re as light as a feather
Describes someone as light as a feather and a lovely butterfly, expressing admiration and contentment.
You’re as light as a butterfly
-Lovely little butterfly
-Couldn't wish for more
-Well, you’re as light as a feather
Reiterates the positive and light qualities of the person, using butterfly imagery.
You’re as light as a butterfly
-Lovely little butterfly
-Couldn't wish for more
-When I find the pooch, my sandwich is no more
Narrative development involving the dog, suggesting a shift in perspective towards caring for the dog despite the lunch incident.
But look at his eyes as he raises his paw
-I think I’ll take you home, and I'll feed you some more
-I think I'll take you home, and I'll feed us both some more
-But you’re as light as a feather
Continued expressions of the person's lightness and positivity, using the metaphor of a butterfly.
A butterfly
-You’re as light as a feather
-You’re as light as a butterfly
-Lovely little butterfly
-Couldn't wish for more
-You’re as light as a feather
Final reinforcement of the person's light and positive nature, concluding with the sentiment of contentment.
You’re as light as a butterfly
-Lovely little butterfly
-Couldn't wish for more
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