Purple Avenue
Empty Pockets: A Melodic Reflection on Loss and Life
Lyrics
I slow down, Purple Avenue
Reflecting on life's pace, taking a leisurely stroll down Purple Avenue.
To march around in April's shoes
Contemplating and experiencing life from the perspective of April, perhaps a metaphor for change or renewal.
Weathervanes remind
Weathervanes serve as reminders, possibly symbolizing change and the passage of time.
Of the summertimes that I've left behind
Reflecting on past summers left behind, implying nostalgia or loss.
Money's gone, for Auld Lang Syne
Spending money on memories, specifically mentioning the New Year's Eve song "Auld Lang Syne."
I spent on eastern standard time
Time spent on the eastern standard time, possibly alluding to a relationship or an experience.
Whatever happened to my roll
Questioning the disappearance of personal success or luck ("roll") in life.
September fell right through the hole
Reflecting on the passage of time as September slips away.
All I've got is empty pockets now
Facing financial emptiness, suggesting a loss or lack of material wealth.
Why does August try so hard
Questioning the efforts of August, possibly representing a challenging or impactful period.
To hoist me on my own petard
Referencing personal challenges or setbacks ("petard") in a self-sabotaging manner.
I've learned one thing from how we were
Learning a lesson from past experiences and relationships.
That an ounce of prevention's worth a pound of cure
Emphasizing the value of prevention over cure in relationships or life choices.
The shadows fall but I cannot thread
Experiencing a sense of darkness or confusion but struggling to understand what was communicated.
The tenor of the things you said
Facing the difficulty of comprehending the emotional tone or content of someone's words.
All that's left is flesh and bone
Reduced to the essentials of humanity, implying vulnerability or emotional exposure.
Lights are on but no one's home
Feeling a lack of presence or connection, despite outward appearances.
All I've got is empty pockets now
Reiterating the theme of financial emptiness and its impact on the speaker's life.
I spill myself another drink
Seeking solace or escape in alcohol, represented by pouring another drink.
I count the silver in the sink
Counting material possessions (silver) as a form of distraction or coping mechanism.
The orchestra is blind
The blindness of the orchestra suggests a disregard for external influences or judgments.
But I've never been the worrying kind
The speaker remains resilient and untroubled despite external circumstances.
Subsequently and furthermore
Continuing to live without constraints or obligations, emphasizing independence.
I'll sleep right here on the draining board
Choosing a unconventional lifestyle, perhaps sleeping in a non-traditional place.
I'll never be paroled
Expressing a lack of desire for parole or release from the chosen lifestyle.
I like to drink them while they're cold
Enjoying the simple pleasures of life, such as cold drinks, despite challenges.
All I've got is empty pockets now
Reiterating the theme of financial emptiness and its impact on the speaker's life.
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