Lyrics
There's a man in a cutaway
Introduction of a man in formal attire (cutaway), buying drinks for everyone in the room.
Buying drinks for the room
The man's gesture of generosity, creating a festive atmosphere.
All the cheer raining down on the day
The joy and celebration in the room, which ultimately leads to disappointment.
Comes to nothing and leaves by the broom
The positive atmosphere fades away, symbolized by the sweeping away of cheer with a broom.
On the streets named for presidents
Reference to streets named after presidents, possibly indicating a significant location.
Where the kingfishers flew
The mention of kingfishers flying, suggesting a once vibrant and natural environment.
All the cornflowers sewn in the fence
Cornflowers in the fence symbolize beauty and preservation against the passage of time.
Keep the memory from tearing in two
The preservation of memories, preventing them from being torn apart or forgotten.
But if I should lose
Introduction of a hypothetical scenario where the speaker might face a loss.
I'd wake up feeling lucky
Expressing a positive outlook, waking up feeling fortunate despite potential losses.
If I should take a fall
Contemplating the idea of taking a significant risk or making a drastic decision.
Or throw it all away
The willingness to abandon everything but finding solace in lying beside a loved one.
I wouldn't mind lying beside you
Expressing a desire to be with a loved one regardless of circumstances.
The rest of my days
Commitment to spending the rest of one's days with the mentioned person.
The Storms came down out of Machinaw
Introduction of storms from Machinaw, possibly representing challenges or difficult times.
As the weigh stations closed
Reference to weigh stations closing, signifying a difficult journey or obstacles.
There was a terrible darkness I saw
The speaker witnessing a dark and ominous situation while on the road.
Pulling up on the side of the road
Stopping on the side of the road, indicating a pause or reflection in the face of darkness.
But if I should lose
Reiteration of the hypothetical scenario of facing a loss.
I'd wake up feeling lucky
Reaffirmation of waking up feeling fortunate even in the face of potential loss.
If I should take a fall
Continuation of contemplating the idea of taking a fall or making a significant decision.
Or throw it all away
Reiteration of the willingness to discard everything for the comfort of being with a loved one.
I wouldn't mind lying beside you
Expressing a desire to be with a loved one despite potential hardships.
The rest of my days
Commitment to spending the rest of one's days with the mentioned person.
So I'll drink to the wealthy man
Toasting to both wealthy and poor individuals, acknowledging and wishing well for everyone.
And I'll pray for the poor
Expressing a prayer or positive thoughts for those less fortunate.
And I'll hold onto you while I can
Holding onto a loved one in the darkness, seeking reassurance and stability.
In the darkness just to be sure
The act of holding onto a loved one to ensure their presence and comfort.
That if I should lose
Reiteration of the hypothetical scenario of facing a loss.
I'll wake up feeling lucky
Reaffirmation of waking up feeling fortunate even in the face of potential loss.
If I should take a fall
Continuation of contemplating the idea of taking a fall or making a significant decision.
Or throw it all away
Reiteration of the willingness to discard everything for the comfort of being with a loved one.
I wouldn't mind lying beside you
Expressing a desire to be with a loved one despite potential hardships.
The rest of my days
Commitment to spending the rest of one's days with the mentioned person.
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