Lyrics
Jackie says, Jackie says
Jackie is making a statement or expressing something important.
You’re my dad
Addressing someone as "dad."
Jackie says, Jackie says
Repetition of the statement made in line 1, emphasizing the relationship.
You’re my best friend
Emphasizing a strong bond, referring to the addressed person as the best friend.
And we all go to sleep in the same bed
Highlighting intimacy, suggesting a shared sleeping arrangement.
Jackie says, Jackie says
Reiteration of the previous statements about the relationship.
You are my dad
Confirmation of the addressed person as the father.
Blue eyes
Describing the color of the addressed person's eyes.
To see
Expressing the ability to perceive and understand.
The sea
Connecting the eyes to the vastness of the sea in the sky.
In the sky (in the sky, in the sky)
Repetition for emphasis on the vastness and perhaps the dreamlike nature of the sea in the sky.
Your mouth
Pointing out various features of the addressed person.
Your heart
Referring to emotions and feelings.
Your face is a part (is a part, is a part)
Stressing the integral nature of the addressed person's face.
I’ve been all over the place
Sharing personal experience of extensive travel and knowledge.
And I know where you’ve been
Acknowledging familiarity with the addressed person's journey.
I’ve been in the ring and I know who wins
Claiming understanding of the outcomes of challenges or struggles.
So I went to the game and I placed my bet
Participating in a metaphorical game, possibly representing life's choices.
Jackie says I was right to do that
Attributing correctness to a decision made based on previous experiences.
Blue eyes
Reiteration of the description of the color of the addressed person's eyes.
To see
Repeating the connection between eyes and the vast sea in the sky.
The sea
Emphasizing the vastness of the sky and sea.
In the sky (in the sky, in the sky)
Repetition for emphasis on the dreamlike quality of the sea in the sky.
Your mouth
Reiteration of pointing out various features of the addressed person.
Your heart
Repeating the reference to emotions and feelings.
Your face is a part (is a part, is a part)
Reiteration of stressing the integral nature of the addressed person's face.
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