Valerie
Longing and Memories: Valerie's Echo
Lyrics
Well, sometimes, I go out by myself
The speaker sometimes goes out alone and reflects on things.
And I look across that water
They look across the water, possibly symbolizing distance or separation.
And I think about the things that you said
Recollection of things said in the past.
And I paint a picture
The speaker imagines and creates a mental image.
Now since I've come home
Since returning home, the speaker's physical condition has been troubled.
Lord, my body's been a mess
The speaker's body feels chaotic or distressed.
Miss your ginger hair
Expressing a longing for the person's distinctive ginger hair.
And the way you like to dress
Missing the way the person used to dress.
Won't you come on over?
Inviting the person to come over.
Stop makin' a fool out of me
Feeling foolish due to the person's absence or actions.
Why don't you come on over, Valerie?
Direct plea for Valerie to visit.
Valerie
Reiteration of the person's name, emphasizing the plea to come over.
Come on over, Valerie
Repeated invitation for Valerie to come over.
Why don't you come over?
Repeating the desire for Valerie's presence.
Come to me
Requesting Valerie to come to the speaker.
I heard you went to jail
Heard rumors about Valerie being in jail.
Saw your house up for sale
Observation about Valerie's house being up for sale.
Do you need a good lawyer?
Questioning if Valerie needs legal help.
Did you catch a tan?
Asking if Valerie got a tan, suggesting a change or experience.
Have you found the right man, who can fix it for you?
Curiosity about Valerie's romantic life and if someone can solve issues for her.
Are you shopping anywhere?
Inquiring if Valerie has been shopping.
Change the color of your hair?
Wondering if Valerie changed her hair color.
Have you been busy?
Asking if Valerie has been occupied or busy.
Did you pay the fines you were dodging all the time?
Questioning if Valerie paid fines she avoided in the past.
You should be dizzy
Suggesting that Valerie should feel overwhelmed or busy.
Now since I've come home
Reiterating the speaker's troubled physical state since coming home.
Lord, my body's been a mess
Expressing the ongoing distress in the speaker's body.
I miss your ginger hair
Reiterating the longing for Valerie's ginger hair.
The way you like to dress
Missing how Valerie used to dress.
Won't you come on over?
Repeated invitation for Valerie to come over.
Stop makin' a fool out of me
Feeling foolish due to Valerie's absence or actions.
Come on over, Valerie
Another direct request for Valerie to visit.
I think we need to talk
A sense of urgency or necessity to communicate with Valerie.
Valerie
Calling out Valerie's name, emphasizing the need to talk.
I'll even play something for you
Offering to play something, perhaps as an attempt to reconnect.
Now since I've come home
Reiterating the speaker's troubled physical state since coming home.
Lord, my body's been a mess
Continued expression of bodily distress.
I miss your hair
Reiterating the longing for Valerie's hair.
The way you dress
Missing how Valerie used to dress.
Won't you come on over?
Requesting Valerie's presence.
Don't make a fool out of me
Emphasizing not wanting to be made a fool due to Valerie's actions or absence.
Why don't you come on over, Valerie?
Another direct plea for Valerie to visit.
Valerie
Reiteration of Valerie's name, inviting her over.
Maybe we can sit and talk
Suggesting a desire to have a conversation with Valerie.
Maybe we can take a walk
Suggesting a simple activity together, indicating openness to anything.
It really doesn't matter
Stating that the specific activity doesn't matter as long as Valerie is present.
As long as you're here with me
Expressing the importance of Valerie's company.
Valerie
Reiteration of Valerie's name and the good times shared.
All the good times we've had
Highlighting the positive memories shared with Valerie.
You see they outweigh the bad
Emphasizing that the good times outweigh the bad.
Come on over, Valerie
An invitation for Valerie to come over once again.
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