Little Brother
Eccentric Journeys: Little Brother's Unconventional Tale
Lyrics
You go out in your sister's clothes
You dress in your sister's clothing.
With your long hair and heaven knows
You have long hair, and it's uncertain why.
Your mum and da will scream and shout
Your parents will express strong disapproval.
Scream and shout
This disapproval is intense, emphasized by repetition.
But they love you in their own way
Your parents care for you in their unique manner.
And they'll be gone soon enough, so they say
Parents won't be around forever, suggesting a temporary situation.
While their little brothers were playing with worms
Contrasting with others, your brothers played with worms.
Ours went to the factory
Your brother took a different path, perhaps less conventional.
You go out in your sister's clothes
Repetition of dressing in sister's clothes, implying persistence.
With your long hair and heaven knows
Reiteration of having long hair with an element of mystery.
Your mum and da will scream and shout
Expectation of parental disapproval when you express yourself.
Scream and shout
Reiteration of strong parental reactions.
But they love you in their own way
Despite their reactions, your parents care for you uniquely.
And they'll be gone soon enough, so they say
Reiteration of the temporary nature of parental presence.
While their little brothers were digging up worms
Comparison with others continues, now focusing on activities.
Ours fell in with Andy
Your brother chose a different, potentially rebellious, path.
Dear David, I got your letter and I'm glad you're doing alright
A letter to David, indicating a change in narrative perspective.
I'm sorry it's taken me a while to write back
Apology for delayed response to David's letter.
Since you've gone mom never leaves her room
Description of family struggles since David's departure.
And dad doesn't come home most nights
Details about the father's absence, hinting at family issues.
I've been thinking about your offer
Reference to an offer from David and contemplation of it.
I think I will come to the city
Expression of willingness to join David in the city.
It'd be fun to share a room again
Excitement about the prospect of sharing a room and joining David's band.
And I'd love to play in your band
Confirmation of the intent to reunite with David.
I'll see you soon
A closing statement indicating anticipation of the reunion.
Love, Joey
Closing with love and the sender's name (Joey).
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