Old Flame
Rekindling Memories: Embrace the Glow of an Old Flame Tonight
Lyrics
Now I know it’s been a long time since I saw you
Reflecting on the significant time that has passed since the speaker last saw the person addressed.
But I can tell
Expressing the ability to discern something about the person despite the extended period since their last meeting.
You look a little tired from all of those Hollywood thrills
Noticing signs of weariness on the person's face, possibly due to the excitement and challenges of Hollywood.
Now I heard your new boyfriend is in Chicago for the weekend again
Acknowledging information about the person's current romantic involvement in Chicago.
It must be cold & lonesome in your mansion in those Hollywood Hills
Imagining the loneliness in the person's luxurious residence in the Hollywood Hills during the absence of their partner.
All I got is an old record player
Describing the speaker's possession of an old, non-functional record player.
It’s old & broke, it still spins 45’s
Detailing the condition of the record player and its capability to play 45 RPM records.
I got a bottle of wine got some candles all around
Listing items in the speaker's possession: a bottle of wine and candles, creating a romantic atmosphere.
There will be one in the window just for you…
Expressing the speaker's anticipation by reserving a special place for the person in the window.
Come spend a little time
Inviting the person to spend time with the speaker.
With your old flame tonight
Encouraging the person to rekindle a connection with the speaker, referred to as the "old flame."
He’s burning bright… brighter than he has before
Highlighting the intensity and vibrancy of the speaker's emotions, suggesting a renewed passion.
Come spend a little time
Reiterating the invitation for the person to spend time with the speaker.
with that old flame tonight
Encouraging the person to reconnect with the speaker, emphasizing the enduring flame between them.
Burning bright… brighter than he ever has before
Reiterating the heightened intensity of emotions in the renewed connection.
I still remember what you would say
Recalling the person's previous commitment to marriage and referencing shared memories.
You told me honey we’ll be married some fine sunny day
Quoting a promise made by the person about their future together.
We’ll have cake and champagne all around
Envisioning a joyous future celebration with cake, champagne, and dancing.
And there would be dancing oh dancing till the break of day…
Continuing the vision of a happy future, emphasizing the idea of dancing until dawn.
Spend a little time with that old flame tonight
Repeating the invitation to spend time with the old flame, emphasizing the enduring brightness of their connection.
Burning bright…brighter than he ever has before
Reiterating the intense and vibrant nature of the emotions in the renewed connection.
Come spend a little time with that old flame tonight
Encouraging the person to rekindle the connection, highlighting the enduring flame between them.
Burning bright brighter than he ever has before
Emphasizing the continued intensity and brightness of emotions in the renewed connection.
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