Vine Street
Melancholy Melodies of Love Lost on Vine Street
Lyrics
My baby left this mornin'
Expressing the departure of the speaker's significant other in the morning
With everything I had
The departure included taking away all possessions
She didn't give me no warning
No forewarning was given about the departure
And that's why I feel so bad
Feelings of distress and sadness due to the unexpected departure
Oh, Anita (wah-la-la-la)
Calling out to Anita, possibly seeking comfort or expressing emotions
Anita (wah-la-la-la)
-I need some sympathy (wah-la-la-la)
Desire for sympathy or understanding
Anita (wah-la-la-la)
Continued expression of affection towards Anita
I love ya (wah-la-la-la)
-Come and sit by me, oh-oh
Invitation for Anita to come and be close
That's a tape that we made
Referring to a tape recording
But I'm sad to say it never made the grade
Regret that the tape did not meet the expected standard or approval
That was me
Identification of the speaker in the recording
Third guitar
Reference to the speaker's role as the third guitarist
I wonder where the others are
Curiosity about the whereabouts of other individuals involved
Vine Street
Recollection of living on Vine Street with the departed individual
We used to live there on Vine Street
-She made perfume in the back of the room
Describing the departed person's activity of making perfume
While me and my group, we'd sit out on the stoop
Recollecting moments spent playing music for the departed person
And we'd play for her the songs she liked best to have us play
Playing songs the departed individual enjoyed
On Vine Street
Reiteration of living on Vine Street
Vine Street
Repetition emphasizing Vine Street as a significant location
The crack of the backbeat on Vine Street
Highlighting the rhythm and atmosphere of Vine Street
Swingin' along on the wings of a song
Enjoying the music and feeling secure while playing
Lyin' secure, self-righteous and sure
A sense of confidence and righteousness in their musical endeavors
Why, we'd things to say if the people would pay
Desire to express thoughts if there was financial incentive
To have us play on Vine Street
Expressing willingness to perform on Vine Street if paid
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