Class of '99
A Nostalgic Toast: Class of '99 Reflections
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Class of '99
Reflecting on the graduating class of 1999
Jacob Brodovsky (SOCcN/cSCcP)
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Did you hear about Richard? He got richer and moved away.
Richard became wealthier and relocated due to dislike of snow
Met a woman in Montreal, now he calls home everyday
Richard found a partner in Montreal, now connects home regularly
‘Cause Richard made plans. He couldn't stand six months of snow.
Richard made plans to avoid prolonged snow, settling in Ontario
Instead he settled for four in Ontario.
Choosing four months of snow in Ontario over six months elsewhere
The hallways aren't so tall anymore and the smokers don't open.
The school environment has changed, smokers no longer gather
Still the building doesn't weather, we're no better the second time
The building remains unchanged, no improvement seen over time
So we raise a glass to the class of '99.
Toasts to the graduating class of '99 despite challenges faced
Laura never looked backwards, we weren't so good to her back then.
Laura didn't look back, possibly due to mistreatment in the past
She left school on the first of June in her boyfriend's Chevy van.
Laura left school in a Chevy van with her boyfriend on June 1st
Laura drove to the coast she planted trees ‘till thirty-five.
Laura went to the coast, planted trees, and continued a solitary life
She might have never found love, but at least she's still alive.
Laura might not have found love but remains alive
Tight lipped, and frosted-tipped, Raphael is the belle of the ball.
Raphael has a stylish appearance and seems popular
Long lost, and double-crossed, Eliza is lit and reeks of alcohol.
Eliza seems lost and troubled, intoxicated by alcohol
Those of us that stayed here to drink this warm beer and warmer wine
The ones who stayed discuss life, still tied to the class of '99
Never quite left the class of '99.
People who remained still identify strongly with their graduating year
Bobby had a baby
Bobby became a parent
Jane pretends she's still sixteen.
Jane tries to cling to her youthful self
Her and Dick spent their senior year making out after chemistry.
Jane and Dick spent time together during their senior year
Charlie catches Jade starring, unaware of her wife at home.
Charlie notices Jade's gaze, unaware of her spouse at home
Tommy wonder's what if while Sophie drives home alone.
Tommy ponders 'what if' scenarios while Sophie drives home alone
It's not so short of a fall anymore, the smokers doors are all broken.
The fall from grace isn't as abrupt, smokers' meeting place deteriorated
We make small talk about the weather, we're no better the second time
Conversations about mundane topics, no growth seen over time
Still we raise a glass to the class of '99.
Toasting once more to the class of '99 despite life's challenges
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