Lyrics
Put the car in reverse, Charlie
Expressing a desire to retreat or go backward, addressing someone named Charlie.
I think this is a crime
Suggesting a sense of wrongdoing or illegality in a situation.
You found the keys I found money
Highlighting the discovery of keys and money, indicating a moment of opportunity or decision.
We knew this was the time
Recognizing a pivotal moment in time, possibly with a sense of urgency.
I was ten and you were twelve
Recalling a specific age, emphasizing a period of innocence or youth.
The age before you know
Reflecting on a stage of life when one is not fully aware or knowledgeable.
We're not supposed to care so much
Commenting on societal expectations regarding emotional detachment, suggesting a departure from the norm.
I gave a damn, I gave a damn
Reiterating a strong emotional investment despite societal norms.
Loser kids out on the street
Referring to a group of individuals perceived as socially marginalized or unconventional.
If only for one year
Expressing a desire for a limited time of solidarity among the "loser kids."
I will keep your name with me
Committing to remember a specific individual from this time.
Make it out of here
Expressing a hope or determination to escape from the current circumstances.
As the tape deck broke apart
Describing a physical breakdown of a tape deck, possibly symbolizing a loss of connection or communication.
And as I went to school
Describing a personal experience of going to school while facing challenges.
You were in the newspapers
Acknowledging the visibility of someone in the media, causing a feeling of embarrassment or inadequacy.
I felt like a fool
Expressing a sense of foolishness in response to the aforementioned visibility.
saw your ma in church that week
Recalling an encounter with the mother of the person mentioned earlier.
She wore a darkened hat
Describing the mother's attire, possibly indicating mourning or a somber mood.
told her that I knew her son
Informing the mother about knowing her son, reaffirming a genuine connection or concern.
I gave a damn, I gave a damn
Reiterating a strong emotional investment despite societal norms.
Loser kids out on the street
Repeating the mention of "loser kids," emphasizing their social status.
If only for a year
Reiterating a desire for a limited time of solidarity among the "loser kids."
I will keep your name with me
Reaffirming the commitment to remember a specific individual from this time.
Make it out of here
Reiterating a hope or determination to escape from the current circumstances.
Sitting on the edge of breaking down
Describing a state of emotional vulnerability or instability, possibly on the verge of breaking down.
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