Lyrics
The last time I seen Viking
The speaker recalls the last time they saw Viking.
He was about this tall
Describes Viking's height during the last encounter.
With a tattoo
Viking had a tattoo in a particular location.
Where a smile should've been
The tattoo covered where a smile should have been, suggesting a somber or troubled expression.
Of his sweetheart's name
The tattoo contained the name of Viking's sweetheart.
Of his sweetheart's name
Repetition for emphasis, highlighting the significance of Viking's connection to his sweetheart.
Do you remember Viking?
The speaker asks if the listener remembers Viking and prompts them to recall his characteristics.
He was about you and me
Describes Viking's resemblance to both the speaker and the listener.
With a big scar
Notes a large scar in a significant location on Viking's body.
Where his heart should've been
The scar covers where his heart should have been, implying emotional pain or hardship.
Inside his chest
Specifies that the scar is inside Viking's chest, emphasizing internal struggles.
Inside his chest
Repetition for emphasis on the internal challenges faced by Viking.
Do you remember Viking?
A repetition of the question, urging the listener to remember Viking.
Do you remember Viking?
Another repetition, underlining the significance of remembering Viking.
The last time I saw Viking
Reiterates the last sighting of Viking, emphasizing a sense of finality or closure.
He was about so tall
Describes Viking's height during the mentioned encounter.
With a tattoo
Mentions another tattoo on Viking.
Where his heart should've been
The tattoo covers where his heart should have been, suggesting a recurring theme of emotional pain.
He was about everything
Highlights Viking's significance as a person who encompasses everything.
He was about everything
Repetition for emphasis, reinforcing the idea that Viking was all-encompassing.
Do you remember Viking?
A reminder to the listener to remember Viking, emphasizing the importance of not forgetting him.
Do you remember Viking?
Repetition, once again stressing the need to remember Viking.
I remember Viking
The speaker personally recalls Viking, concluding the narrative.
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