Green Linoleum
Sunday Memories on Green Linoleum
Lyrics
She made two cups of earl grey
Starting the routine with a simple act of making two cups of Earl Grey tea.
One for her, one for me
Sharing the tea ritual, indicating a connection between the speaker and another person.
We'd sit and watch the same film
Establishing a shared activity of watching the same film every Sunday after three.
Every Sunday after three
Highlighting a regular and predictable time for bonding through cinema.
Everyday she'd do the dishes, like every day before
Emphasizing the daily chore of washing dishes, setting the scene for the narrative.
For hours I'd sit and watch her on the green linoleum floor
Describing the visual setting with the mention of a green linoleum floor, creating a vivid image.
She'd bake us cakes then give us spoons so we could lick the bowls
Depicting a nurturing act of baking cakes and sharing the joy of licking the bowls.
Think I've felt this way before
Expressing a sense of déjà vu or familiarity with the current emotions.
Back then we didn't need
Reflecting on a past time when assistance and guidance were not needed.
Helping hands to cross the street
Recalling a simpler era when crossing the street was uncomplicated.
They'd just fill our pockets full
Referencing a time when pockets were filled with treats by others.
Then say won't you bring us something sweet
Imagining the request to bring something sweet after receiving help.
They'd pat our heads, then leave us be
Describing a gesture of affection with a pat on the head, symbolizing care.
And nothing else was said
Indicating a quiet and unspoken understanding between the speaker and others.
Then we'd sit inside on Sundays
Returning to the Sunday routine, suggesting a cyclical nature of life.
Then the week would start again
Highlighting the repetition of weekly patterns in the speaker's life.
For everything they gave us they said share it with a friend
Encouraging sharing what one receives with others, promoting generosity.
Never thought I'd feel again
Expressing surprise or disbelief at experiencing certain emotions again.
While you were washing cars, walking dogs
Contrasting the speaker's past with someone engaged in laborious activities.
Mowing lawns, planting trees
Enumerating various manual tasks, emphasizing a different life path.
I was selling lemonade from concentrate on the corner of my street
Recalling a childhood endeavor of selling lemonade, a youthful and innocent memory.
Remembering the very day I first became a thief
Acknowledging a pivotal moment when the speaker engaged in less innocent behavior.
Now I do honest work for honest pay and try to be discreet
Presenting a contrast between past actions and current honest endeavors.
Think I've felt this way before
Reiterating a sense of familiarity or déjà vu regarding current emotions.
Never thought I'd feel again
Expressing astonishment at experiencing certain emotions once again.
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