Steamer
Voyage of Love and Memory: Jimmy Buffett's Steamer Tale
Lyrics
I remember that steamer
I recall the existence of that steamship
The time you set sail
Referring to the moment when you embarked on a journey
The crowd was steamin', streamin' and leanin' on the rail
Describing the lively and crowded scene on the ship's deck
Then the big whistle blew
At the commencement of the journey, the loud whistle sounded
And I lost my place
As a result of the whistle, I became disoriented
Next thing I knew
Suddenly, I found myself in a different situation
I could not find your face
I couldn't locate your face in the midst of the confusion
I can see myself dramin'
Imagining or reminiscing about a past event
The time you came home
Recalling the time when you returned home
Your face was beamin', seemin'
Your face was radiant and appeared to be standing out
To stand out alone
Suggesting a sense of independence or uniqueness
The dinner bell chimed
Indicating a mealtime signal, possibly symbolizing a reunion
And I found my seat
Finding my place at the table
When your eyes met mine
Our eyes met, and your smile was particularly pleasant
Your smile was so sweet
Describing the sweetness of the smile
I remember that river
Recalling a river associated with the first intimate encounter
First time we made love
Reflecting on the first time we made love
Oh I still kinda shiver a little
Expressing a lingering excitement or nervousness about the memory
At what I'm thinkin' of
Contemplating the suggestive thoughts related to the experience
How your dress it just floated
Describing the flow of a dress during the intimate moment
All down around your knees
Highlighting a sensual detail of the encounter
And I held my breath my God, my girl
Expressing a heightened emotional state during the experience
But most of all it's that steamer
Reiterating the importance of the mentioned steamship
The time you set sail
Referring again to the departure moment
And the crowds always steamin', streamin' and
Describing the consistent lively scene on the ship
Leanin' on the rail
Depicting people leaning on the ship's rail as a common sight
Then the big whistle blows
When the significant whistle blows
And I always lose my place
Consistently losing track or becoming disoriented at this moment
Next thing I know
Experiencing a similar disorientation as mentioned earlier
I cannot find your face
Unable to find your face amidst the chaos
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