Band in the Window
Gypsy Dreams on Broadway: A Musical Tale of Love and Rebellion
Lyrics
Well his name is red and plays the tele'
Introduction of a person named Red who plays the telecaster guitar.
Broke it in twenty years ago sittin' in this same bar
Red broke in his guitar in the same bar twenty years ago.
Same hat same boots same everything
Red has maintained the same appearance over the years, wearing the same hat, boots, and everything.
Her name's Louise but not Mandrell
Introducing Louise, who is not the famous Mandrell. She has a distinctive 80's look and passionately sings from her heart.
She's got 80's hair and fringe all around her skirt
Louise's appearance is described with 80's hair and fringe around her skirt.
And she pours her heart out when she sings
Louise expresses deep emotions when she sings.
There's a band in the window
Reference to a band playing in the window on Broadway, where the streets are filled with hopeful expectations.
Down on Broadway where the streets are paved
Describing the location of the band playing, suggesting a vibrant and lively atmosphere.
With hopeful expectations
Streets filled with hopeful expectations, possibly referring to dreams and aspirations.
Take it Johnny, bring it home
Encouragement to Johnny to bring the music home as the bus is leaving.
The bus is leavin' gotta go
Indication that the bus is leaving, implying urgency or a time constraint.
One more up-tempo, band in the window
Request for one more up-tempo song from the band in the window.
Well now Jerry's a drummer he lives for the music
Introduction of Jerry, a drummer who lives for music, particularly after a shot of Cuervo.
One shot of Cuervo and he's ready to play
Jerry is ready to play once he has a shot of Cuervo; music is a significant priority for him.
Nothin' else matters more
Nothing else matters more to Jerry than music.
No shirt no shoes no job no wife
Description of Jerry's carefree lifestyle with no shirt, shoes, job, or wife.
Side walks full of bystanders and tourists
Depiction of sidewalks filled with bystanders and tourists wanting to experience the carefree "gypsy" lifestyle.
Wantin' a taste of the gypsy thing
People rocking to loud guitars, embracing a rebellious spirit with references to Chevy's and neon signs.
Rockin' to the loud guitars
Continuation of the lively scene with loud guitars and a rebellious atmosphere.
Rebels and Chevy's and neon signs
Mention of rebels, Chevy cars, and neon signs contributing to the energetic ambiance.
There's a band in the window
Reiteration of the band playing in the window on Broadway with hopeful expectations.
Down on Broadway where the streets are paved
Confirmation of the location and the lively atmosphere on Broadway.
With hopeful expectations
Streets filled with hopeful expectations, reinforcing the dreams and aspirations theme.
Take it Johnny, bring it home
Encouragement to Johnny to bring the music home again.
The bus is leavin' gotta go
Reiteration that the bus is leaving, emphasizing urgency or a time constraint.
One more up-tempo, band in the window
Request for one more up-tempo song from the band in the window.
Three nights ago we were downtown
Recollection of an event three nights ago in downtown, sighting a silhouette shimmering in the light.
I swear I saw a silhouette
The observer is certain about seeing a silhouette.
Shimmerin' in the light
The silhouette is shimmering in the light, adding a mysterious and captivating element to the recollection.
Out walkin' after midnight
Reference to the classic song "Walking After Midnight" and a sense of nostalgia or romanticism.
Well she went through the door and nobody else saw her
A mysterious woman entered a door unnoticed by others, following her shadow to the stage.
Followed her shadow there by the stage
Continuation of the observer following the woman's shadow, focusing on Louise on the stage.
Starin' up at Louise
Louise becomes the center of attention, with someone staring up at her on the stage.
Singin' every word of sweet dreams
The person staring at Louise sings along with every word of "Sweet Dreams."
There's a band in the window
Reiteration of the band in the window on Broadway with hopeful expectations.
Down on Broadway where the streets are paved
Confirmation of the location and the lively atmosphere on Broadway.
With hopeful expectations
Streets filled with hopeful expectations, reinforcing the dreams and aspirations theme.
Take it Johnny, bring it home
Encouragement to Johnny to bring the music home once more.
The bus is leavin' gotta go
Reiteration that the bus is leaving, emphasizing urgency or a time constraint.
One more up-tempo, band in the window
Request for one more up-tempo song from the band in
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