Soda Shop
Soda Shop Reverie: A Melodic Tale of Redemption and Revival
Lyrics
The sidewalk is rushing at my head again
The speaker feels disoriented, as if the world is closing in on them.
I'm lying on the street in the rain and wind
The speaker is lying on the street in adverse weather conditions.
From doing forward rolls down avenue A
The speaker describes engaging in reckless behavior on Avenue A, perhaps symbolic of a tumultuous life.
With my guitar on my back, don't let it end this way
The speaker, carrying a guitar, expresses a desire for the current situation not to be the end.
Somehow I dialed my cell
The speaker somehow manages to call their cell phone despite the chaotic situation.
I didn't know I could get service in hell
The speaker humorously reflects on the unexpected cell service, suggesting a dire situation.
How quickly can you get here, don't know where I am dear
The speaker urgently asks for assistance without knowing their precise location.
Finally the world actually seems to be revolving around me
The speaker paradoxically feels the world is finally revolving around them in this crisis.
*chorus*
The chorus begins.
Shoo-be-doo-be-doo-wop
The speaker playfully introduces a nonsensical phrase, possibly reflecting a carefree attitude.
I overdid it at the soda shop
The speaker acknowledges excesses at the soda shop, implying a lack of self-control.
Thanks for being my girl at the
The speaker thanks someone for being their companion during times of overindulgence.
I-don't-know-when-to-stop sock hop
Reference to a sock hop, emphasizing the speaker's difficulty in knowing when to stop.
*chorus end*
The chorus ends.
You held my head over the edge of the bed
A flashback to someone caring for the speaker when they were in a vulnerable state.
I remember it now, but at the time I thought I was dead
The speaker initially felt near-death during this past experience.
You put a pan there, and held back my hair
The caregiver used a pan to collect the speaker's vomit, preserving the hardwood floor.
How can I repay you for saving me and my hardwood floor?
The speaker expresses gratitude and wonders how to repay the person for their help.
chorus
A repetition of the chorus.
And when the world stopped spinning 'round
The world stops spinning, possibly indicating a moment of clarity or sobriety.
I picked the pan up off the ground
The speaker picks up the pan, symbolizing a readiness to confront their issues.
I read my upheaves, much like tea leaves
The speaker metaphorically reads their upheavals like tea leaves, suggesting a search for meaning.
They said it's over, so get sober, or you'll die again
A warning to get sober or face dire consequences, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
chorus
A repetition of the chorus.
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