17
Ephemeral Echoes: The Intricate Tapestry of Seventeen
Lyrics
Oh, she's only 17
Refers to a 17-year-old girl, suggesting youth and potential vulnerability.
Wind and wind and wound up over everything
Describes emotional turmoil or agitation over various issues.
Bloody Mary breakfast busting up the scene
References a chaotic or disruptive situation, possibly involving alcohol ("Bloody Mary breakfast").
Brothers frightened and when's a baby gonna sleep
Suggests concern about the well-being of younger siblings and the challenges of caring for a baby.
Hidden ship that sails away
Implies a departure or escape, perhaps from a difficult situation ("Hidden ship that sails away").
Said it's a culmination of a story and a goodbye session
Describes a combination of storytelling and farewell, indicating a significant event or moment.
It's the tick of our time and the tick in her hair
Refers to the passage of time and a physical characteristic (tick in her hair) causing an unusual sensation.
That made me feel so strange
Expresses a sense of unease or discomfort caused by the mentioned tick in the hair.
So I could call you baby, I could call you dammit
Expresses the possibility of addressing the person as either affectionate ("baby") or frustrated ("dammit").
It's a one in a million
Describes a rare or unique occurrence ("one in a million").
Oh, it's the rolling of her Spanish tongue
Highlights the allure of the girl's Spanish accent or language.
That made me want to stay
Expresses the desire to remain in the presence of the girl due to the appeal of her Spanish tongue.
Oh, she's only 17
Reiterates the age of the girl, emphasizing her youth.
Wind and wind and wound up over everything
Echoes the theme of emotional intensity and being wound up over various issues.
Bloody Mary breakfast busting up the scene
Repeats the imagery of a disruptive scene, possibly involving a morning after a night of revelry.
Brothers frightened when's a baby gonna sleep
Reiterates concern for siblings and the challenges of a baby's sleep.
Hidden ship that sails away
Repeats the notion of departure or escape, suggesting a hidden journey.
Said it's a culmination of a story and a goodbye session
Reiterates the blend of storytelling and saying goodbye, indicating a significant event or moment.
It's the tick of our time and the tick in her hair
Repeats the reference to time and the peculiar sensation caused by the tick in the hair.
That made me feel so strange
Reiterates the feeling of strangeness caused by the tick in the hair.
So I could call you baby, I could call you dammit
Repeats the dual possibility of addressing the person with affection or frustration.
It's a one in a million
Reiterates the rarity or uniqueness of the situation ("one in a million").
Oh, it's the rolling of her Spanish tongue
Reiterates the allure of the girl's Spanish language or accent.
That made me want to stay
Reiterates the desire to stay due to the appeal of the girl's Spanish tongue.
I could call you baby, I could call you dammit
Repeats the option of addressing the person with affection or frustration.
It's a one in a million
Reiterates the exceptional nature of the situation ("one in a million").
Oh, it's the rolling of her Spanish tongue
Reiterates the fascination with the girl's Spanish language or accent.
That made me want to stay
Reiterates the desire to stay because of the appeal of the girl's Spanish tongue.
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