Waiting in Green Velvet
Green Velvet's Awaited Departure: A Poignant Tale of Lost Hope
Lyrics
Waiting in green velvet
Waiting in anticipation or expectation, symbolized by "green velvet."
With a suitcase in her hand,
A woman with a suitcase, possibly prepared for a journey or transition.
Standing down a ways from
Standing at a distance from the bus stop sign, suggesting a sense of detachment.
The bus stop sign,
Observing the surroundings, waiting for something.
Looking at the sky,
Contemplating the sky, possibly pondering life or the future.
Like she was bound for
Heading towards a promising or positive destination.
The promised land,
Imagining a better place, a metaphor for a hopeful future.
Checkin' out her watch
Checking the time, possibly feeling a sense of urgency or anxiety.
Like she was losing time.
Expressing concern about losing time, a common theme of urgency.
She was checkin' out her watch
Reiterating the fear of losing time, highlighting its significance.
Like she was losing time.
Emphasizing the anxiety or fear associated with time passing.
Chorus:
Beginning of the chorus, transitioning to a different perspective or scene.
Thought I heard her talkin' somethin' 'bout
Mention of a conversation about rainbow lights, suggesting a surreal or dreamlike experience.
Rainbow lights, a psychedelic sight,
Describing a psychedelic and captivating scene, possibly metaphorical.
It'll be here soon,
Anticipation of an imminent event, represented by "it'll be here soon."
Comin' down to fly us all away.
Expectation of a transformative experience, expressed through flying away.
Can't you hear the roar of
Noticing a distant sound, possibly symbolizing the approach of a significant event.
The distant engines from a far-off moon?
Reference to distant engines and a far-off moon, adding a sense of mystery.
Are you packed and ready for Judgement Day?
Asking if the listener is prepared for a significant event or change.
So I just sat there on
The narrator observing the woman and reflecting on the situation.
The bus stop bench awhile
Sitting on the bus stop bench and contemplating the scene.
And watched her stare into the sun.
The woman staring into the sun, possibly facing a challenging or blinding situation.
Reminded me what
A memory triggered by the woman's actions.
My grandma said
Recalling advice from the narrator's grandma about avoiding harm.
When I was just a child,
A flashback to childhood and the grandmother's wisdom.
That'll hurt your eyes, dear little one,
Reiteration of the potential harm in staring at the sun.
That'll hurt your eyes, dear little one.
Repeating the grandmother's warning for emphasis.
Chorus
Repetition of the chorus, signaling a return to the central theme.
The bus pulled up and I got in
Boarding the bus, moving forward in the journey.
But the girl didn't even move.
The woman not moving, indicating that this is not the intended destination.
This was not the ride she was waiting for.
Recognition that the bus is not the right one for the woman.
The bus driver just shook his head
The bus driver acknowledging the lack of options or solutions.
Cause there's nothing in the world to do
Expressing a sense of helplessness or inevitability.
And I waved good-bye through
Waving goodbye as the door closes, accepting the separation.
The slowly closing door.
Final acknowledgment of the departure, parting ways with the woman.
I just waved good-bye
Continued wave goodbye, emphasizing the slow closing of the door.
Through the slowly closing door.
Reiteration of the farewell, emphasizing the gradual separation.
Chorus
Final repetition of the chorus, providing closure to the narrative.
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