Song for Annie's Harmonica
Harmonizing Life's Fragrances: Kind of Like Spitting's Melodic Reflection
Lyrics
Slid right through the turnstile and off the loft we went,
Describes moving swiftly through life's transitions, perhaps metaphorically represented by a turnstile and a loft.
We were taken in by strangers, called out by coil and kin.
Experiencing hospitality and confrontation from both strangers and familiar connections.
Oh concentrate on as far back as you can go,
Encourages reflection on distant memories and origins.
When we would put a bullet in its belfry to prove it's all a hoax,
Recalls a rebellious act of disproving something by metaphorically shooting down its credibility.
So what we don't impress the fireworks with the strumming of our smiles
Acknowledges not impressing others but emphasizes the insignificance of external validation.
But you can look up how high heaven is and try to count the miles,
Encourages contemplating vastness and attempting the impossible, suggesting the pursuit of ambitious goals.
Keeps us busy for awhile.
Reflects on the distraction and engagement provided by such contemplation.
Said the cradle to the kick drum that life begins again,
Personifying objects (cradle, kick drum) to convey a sense of renewal and restarting in life.
Smoke butts like spent bullets.
Symbolizes the consumption and disposal of experiences or habits, comparing them to spent bullets.
Street sweepers home to sleep again
References the cyclical nature of street cleaning, implying repetitive patterns in life.
And when he put his arms around me
Describes an intimate moment of being embraced, potentially signifying comfort and closeness.
His hoodie smelled like gasoline
Evokes a sensory experience, using the scent of gasoline on a hoodie to create a vivid memory.
So here's to all lost fragrances.
Toasts to the significance of lost scents and memories.
To a future with some balance,
Expresses a hope for a future characterized by equilibrium and balance.
To a future without judgment,
Wishes for a future free from judgment, suggesting a desire for acceptance and understanding.
To a future with my family.
Aspires to a future that includes family, emphasizing the importance of familial bonds.
To a future without anger,
Continues the theme of a hopeful future, aiming for a destiny beyond damaged relationships.
To a fate of more than damaged fits,
Desires a fate marked by more than just negative experiences, seeking a fulfilling and meaningful future.
To a future worth remembering.
Toasts to a future worth remembering, encapsulating the overall optimism and positivity of the lyrics.
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