Moonpie Dreams
Moonpie Dreams: Nostalgic Melodies of Love, Loss, and Furry Friends
Lyrics
Once every May Day
Reflecting on a specific occurrence every May Day.
We stayed at her house
Describing a visit to a woman's house during May Day.
With doilies on tables
Noting the presence of doilies on tables as a decorative element.
And cats on the couch
Observing cats on the couch in the woman's home.
She played me records
Recalling the woman playing records, likely significant to the narrative.
The ones he adored
Referring to records that were enjoyed by someone named "he."
The music they danced to
Highlighting music associated with a period before a war.
Before the war
Setting the context of the music and its connection to a historical event.
And now sometimes I see her
Noting a change in the woman's demeanor, expressing loneliness.
And she seems so lonely
Observing the woman's solitude in specific instances.
Standing there
Describing the woman standing alone.
In my moonpie dreams
Introducing the concept of "moonpie dreams," suggesting a dreamlike state or nostalgic reflection.
He wagged his tail
Describing a dog wagging its tail, likely a reference to a past memory.
When Jim let him in
Mentioning Jim letting the dog into the house.
He came from the next block
Providing information about the origin of the dog.
And they were best friends
Stating the close friendship between the dog and a person named Jim.
He'd bring the paper
Highlighting the dog's loyalty by bringing the paper without any distress.
Without a tear
Emphasizing the dog's understanding of Jim's constant presence.
He knew his friend Jim
Expressing confidence in Jim's unwavering friendship.
Would always be there
Indicating Jim's reliability in the eyes of the dog.
Now he waits at the back door
Depicting the dog waiting at the door, possibly after Jim's absence.
But it's just him only
Emphasizing the dog's solitary presence, missing its companion.
Sitting there
Describing the dog sitting alone, possibly in a state of longing.
In my moonpie dreams
Reiterating the concept of "moonpie dreams" and its association with solitude and reflection.
Now I look out my window
Shifting the focus to the speaker looking out the window.
And wish you could hold me
Expressing a desire for comfort and yearning for physical closeness.
You're always there
Acknowledging a constant presence in the speaker's dreams.
In my moonpie dreams
Connecting the recurrent theme of "moonpie dreams" to a consistent presence.
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