Million Dollar Bill
Love's Astronomical Journey: Million Dollar Bill
Lyrics
When it hits me that she's gone
Realization of her departure impacts the speaker.
I think I'll run for President
Fantasy of running for President as a distraction or escape.
And get my face put on the million dollar bill
Desire to be prominently remembered, akin to being on currency.
So when these rich men that she wants
Reference to wealthy individuals she may be interested in.
Show her ways that they can take care of her
Rich men demonstrating their ability to care for her.
I'll have found a way to be there with her still
Speaker's aspiration to still be connected with her somehow.
When it hits me that shes gone
Reiteration of the impact of her absence on the speaker.
I'll think I'll be an astronaut
Fantasy of becoming an astronaut and leaving the earthly troubles behind.
Make the moon my home and leave this world behind
The moon as a metaphorical new home away from heartbreak.
So when she steps out to the night and find the light that makes her pretty
Imagining her finding happiness, and he wants to be part of it.
She'll be facing me everytime she shines
His desire for her to notice him whenever she shines (finds happiness).
When it hits me that shes left me alone
Acknowledgment of her leaving him alone and the emotional impact.
When I finally move on with my life
Looking forward to moving on from the pain of her departure.
Her goodbye written into stone
Her farewell becomes a permanent part of the speaker's life.
And her shadow moving through the night
Her presence felt even in her absence, symbolized by her shadow.
When it hits me that shes gone
Reiteration of the impact of her absence on the speaker's emotions.
I'll think I'll be a movie star
Fantasy of becoming a movie star to gain her admiration.
Be the finest man the world has ever seen
Desire to be the best man she has ever encountered.
The lovers that she has found
Acknowledgment of her finding new lovers.
Tell her ways they have learned to talk to her
Recognition of others learning to communicate with her.
Behind each perfect word is a little bit of me
The speaker's influence hidden behind the words of those who talk to her.
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