Shirley Jean
Last Night's Reflection: Bittersweet Memories and Longing
Lyrics
Hey Shirley Jean I hope this finds you good
Expressing a hope for Shirley Jean's well-being.
I wanted to write but didn't know if I should
Expressing hesitation about writing but feeling compelled to do so.
So many years now that I lost what is real
Reflecting on the passage of many years and the loss of what is real.
But I still remember how you made me feel
Recalling the lasting positive impact Shirley Jean had on the speaker.
From boys' home to boys' home until I was 18
Describing a troubled childhood spent in boys' homes until age 18.
Sent me to prison, they said I was mean
Being sent to prison and labeled as mean by authorities.
And as young as I was, I could handle my own
Asserting the ability to handle one's own, even at a young age.
¿The being there and dealt with have left cold stone?
Pondering the impact of experiences on the speaker's emotions ("left cold stone").
Its the last night that I see your face
Referring to the last night of seeing Shirley Jean's face.
Daydreams of you were my sweetest place
Describing daydreams of Shirley Jean as a cherished mental space.
Time's taken its toll but I'm alright to go
Acknowledging the impact of time but expressing resilience.
Its my last night and I thought you should know
Conveying that it's the speaker's last night and wanting Shirley Jean to know.
Writing these words don't come easy to me
Expressing difficulty in expressing feelings through words.
But I've run out of time and soon I'll be free
Indicating a shortage of time and an impending sense of freedom.
And you were the only one I ever had,
Highlighting Shirley Jean as the only positive aspect in a troubled life.
The only bright spot in a life that went bad
Emphasizing Shirley Jean's significance in a life that went astray.
The years they have past, but I got through them all
Reflecting on the passage of years and overcoming challenges.
With the wallet size picture of you on my wall
Mentioning keeping a wallet-sized picture of Shirley Jean on the wall.
And the way that you kissed me without regret
Recalling a past kiss from Shirley Jean without regrets.
It's something my heart will never forget
Highlighting the lasting impact of Shirley Jean's affection.
Its the last night that I see your face
Referring again to the last night of seeing Shirley Jean's face.
Daydreams of you were my sweetest place
Reiterating the significance of daydreams of Shirley Jean.
Time's taken its toll but I'm alright to go
Acknowledging the impact of time but expressing resilience.
Its my last night, I thought you should know
Repeating the idea that it's the speaker's last night and wanting Shirley Jean to know.
When they flip the switch I hope all I can see,
Expressing a hope for a comforting image of Shirley Jean when facing death.
It's you in my arms dancing with me.
Desiring a positive memory of dancing with Shirley Jean in the afterlife.
In this cold world I did all I could do,
Summarizing the speaker's efforts in a harsh world.
I never had love but the closest was you.
Acknowledging a lack of love with Shirley Jean being the closest to it.
Its the last night that I see your face
Reiterating the significance of the last night of seeing Shirley Jean's face.
Daydreams of you were my sweetest place.
Reiterating the cherished nature of daydreams of Shirley Jean.
Time's taken its toll but I'm alright to go
Acknowledging the impact of time but expressing resilience.
Its my last night and I thought you should know
Repeating the idea that it's the speaker's last night and wanting Shirley Jean to know.
Its my last night, I thought you should know
Repeating the notion that it's the speaker's last night and expressing a desire for Shirley Jean to know.
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