Memphis
Harmonizing Dreams and Realities: Mel Bryant's Soulful Ode to a Complex Love
Lyrics
She's got the
Referring to a female subject
Sound of Memphis
Possesses the essence or vibe of Memphis, a city known for its rich musical heritage
The soul of old England
Embodies the spirit or character of old England
The heart of American dreams
Represents the aspirations and desires associated with the American dream
The arms of a mother blessed
Has the comforting and nurturing qualities of a blessed mother
The hands of a seamstress
Possesses the skillful and caring hands of a seamstress
She's sewing my heart to my sleeve
Metaphorically connecting the emotional attachment, expressing vulnerability
She's not all that you want, she's not all that you need
Acknowledges that she may not fulfill all desires or needs
She is doing her best, she is doing her best
Emphasizes her effort and commitment in doing her best
She is not what she's not, and she's not what she leaves you with
Affirms that she is authentic and doesn't pretend to be something she's not
She's what is left, she's what is left
Signifies her genuine presence after others have left
She walks with me everywhere
Indicates her constant companionship
She don't like the country air
Highlights her discomfort with the countryside
But she tolerates it for me
Stresses her willingness to endure discomfort for the sake of the relationship
And she talks to someone
Suggests her openness in discussing personal struggles
About pain about love
Refers to her conversations about pain and love
And it's awkward and strange but it
Describes the awkwardness and strangeness of these conversations
Keeps her in sane
Implies that these discussions help maintain her sanity
And she tolerates it for me
Reiterates her willingness to endure discomfort for the sake of the relationship
She's not all that you want, she's not all that you need
Reiterates that she may not fulfill all desires or needs
But she's doing her best, she is doing her best
Emphasizes her ongoing effort and commitment
She is not what she's not and she's not what she leaves you with
Reaffirms her authenticity and true nature
She's what is left
Restates her enduring presence after others have left
What is left
Repetition for emphasis on what remains
What is left
-What is left
-What is left
-The girl that I love is the girl that I was
Reflects on the transformation of the girl he loves into someone different
She is pulling the strings but that girl isn't me anymore
Suggests that he is no longer the person she knew, and she exerts influence
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