The Trolley Song
Journey of Love: A Trolley's Serenade
Lyrics
With my high starched-collar and my high-topped shoes
Describing the singer's attire - stiff collar, high shoes, and an elaborate hairstyle.
And my hair piled high upon my head
The singer's hair is styled high on her head.
I went to lose a jolly hour on the trolley
The singer went on the trolley to spend an enjoyable hour.
And lost my heart instead
Instead of just enjoying time, the singer fell in love.
With his light brown derby and his bright green tie
Describing a man on the trolley with specific clothing details.
He was quite the handsomest of men
The man appeared very attractive to the singer.
I started to yen so I counted to ten
The singer started to desire the man, using "yen" as a metaphorical expression for longing.
Then I counted to ten again
Counting to try and control her feelings.
Clang, clang, clang went the trolley
Describing the sound of the trolley.
Ding, ding, ding went the bell
Describing the sound of the trolley's bell.
Zing, zing, zing went my heart strings
Metaphorically describing the impact the man had on the singer's emotions.
From the moment I saw him I fell
The singer fell in love at first sight.
Chug, chug, chug went the motor
Describing the motor's sound on the trolley.
Bump, bump, bump went the brake
Describing the sound when the brakes are applied.
Thump, thump, thump went my heart strings
Metaphorically describing the intensity of the singer's emotions upon seeing the man.
When he smiled I could feel the car shake
The man's smile had a strong effect on the singer.
He tipped his hat, and took a seat
The man showed politeness by tipping his hat and taking a seat.
He said he hoped he hadn't stepped upon my feet
Expressing concern that he might have hurt the singer by stepping on her feet.
He asked my name, I held my breath
The man asked for the singer's name, causing her to be too nervous to respond.
I couldn't speak because he scared me half to death
The man's presence made the singer extremely anxious.
Buzz, buzz, buzz went the buzzer
Describing the sound of a buzzer.
Plop, plop, plop went the wheels
Describing the sound of the wheels of the trolley.
Stop, stop, stop went my heart strings
Metaphorically expressing the singer's feelings as the man is leaving.
As he started to go then I started to know how it feels
As the man leaves, the singer starts to understand her feelings.
When the universe reels
Feeling overwhelmed by emotions as the man departs.
The day was bright, the air was sweet
Describing a pleasant day with a charming atmosphere.
The smell of honeysuckle charmed you off your feet
The fragrance of honeysuckle is delightful and captivating.
You tried to sing, but couldn't squeak
An attempt to sing but failing due to strong emotions.
In fact you loved him so you couldn't even speak
The singer's love for the man prevents her from speaking.
Buzz, buzz, buzz went the buzzer
Describing the sound of a buzzer again.
Plop, plop, plop went the wheels
Describing the sound of the wheels again.
Stop, stop, stop went my heart strings
Expressing intense feelings as the man is about to leave.
As he started to leave
As the man begins to depart.
I took hold of his sleeve with my hand
The singer tries to hold onto the man.
And as if it were planned
It feels like a planned moment as the man stays with the singer.
He stayed on with me and it was grand just to stand
Being together feels wonderful, even just standing.
With his hand holding mine to the end of the line
The man holds the singer's hand until the end of the trolley ride.
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