Subway Song
Subway Serenade: A Dance of Connections and Moments
Lyrics
Our hands one inch apart
Describing a close proximity with hands almost touching.
Held to a vertical bar
Hands held against a vertical bar in the subway.
As we stand yawning
People standing and yawning in the center of an empty subway car.
At the center of the empty car
Setting the scene of the subway car being empty.
Under a flickering light
Observing someone closing their eyes under a flickering light.
I watch you closing your eyes
The poet enjoys the moment and the ambiance.
Mmm the rumble of the tunnel
Appreciation for the pleasant sound of the tunnel rumble.
Really sounds quite nice
Expressing the pleasing quality of the tunnel noise.
Sway left, sway right
Describing a swaying motion, possibly due to the movement of the subway.
Slow dancing
Reference to slow dancing in the subway.
In the middle of the subway
Specifically mentioning the location in the subway where the dancing is happening.
Fall back, hold tight
Encouragement to fall back and hold tight during the dance.
Slow dancing
Reiteration of the slow dancing in the subway theme.
In the middle of the subway
Repeating the specific location of the subway dance.
Sneakers and nice leather flats
Describing the types of shoes people are wearing in the subway.
Shuffle along to the track
People shuffling along to the rhythm of the subway track.
Switching partners
Reference to changing dance partners in a somewhat awkward manner.
Kinda awkwardly
Describing the movement of people in the subway.
Up, over, and back
Describing the movement in different directions, possibly reflecting the subway routes.
Just people following signs
People following signs, possibly indicating navigation in the subway system.
Riding on colorful lines
Describing the experience of riding on different subway lines.
Braving smiles across the isles
Noticing smiles and interactions across the subway car.
Past the suits and sighs
Passing by formal attire and audible sighs.
Sway left, sway right
Reiteration of the swaying motion and slow dancing in the subway.
Slow dancing
Repeating the specific location of the subway dance.
In the middle of the subway
Encouragement to sway left and right while dancing.
Fall back, hold tight
Encouragement to fall back and hold tight during the dance.
Slow dancing
Reiteration of the slow dancing in the subway theme.
In the middle of the subway
Repeating the specific location of the subway dance.
Back to back
Describing physical proximity with a back-to-back stance.
Side by side
Describing physical proximity with a side-by-side stance.
Huddled in close
Expressing a close and huddled feeling.
Feeling alright
Feeling comfortable and content in the close embrace.
Sway left, sway right
Reiteration of the swaying motion and slow dancing in the subway.
Slow dancing
Repeating the specific location of the subway dance.
In the middle of the subway
Encouragement to sway left and right while dancing.
Fall back, hold tight
Encouragement to fall back and hold tight during the dance.
Slow dancing
Reiteration of the slow dancing in the subway theme.
In the middle of the subway
Repeating the specific location of the subway dance.
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