Have You Seen Sue
Journey Home: A Poignant Tale Through Memory Lanes
Lyrics
He smiled like any other day as I walked into his room
He observed a familiar smile from his father as he entered the room.
He said hey son, how ya doin, have you seen Sue?
His father inquires about Sue's whereabouts, expressing a routine greeting.
It's funny what's important when his memory starts to roam
The speaker reflects on the changing priorities of his father's memories.
And mostly he just talks of going home
Mostly, his father reminisces about the desire to return home.
Yesterday he took five bullets backs in Vietnam
References the father's past involvement in the Vietnam War and trauma.
This morning over coffee he don't know who I am
Despite shared moments, the father's memory loss is evident during breakfast.
By the son have you seen Sue is she still all alone
The father repeats his inquiry about Sue, concerned about her well-being.
But mostly he just talks of going home
Mainly, the father's thoughts revolve around the idea of returning home.
So I drive him down the back roads in his old pickup truck
The speaker takes his father on a nostalgic drive in an old pickup truck.
We turn down Georgia Avenue by the house where he grew up
They revisit significant places, like Georgia Avenue and the father's childhood home.
And every time we pass Jacks Cafe big ol' tears fill up his eyes
Passing Jack's Cafe triggers emotional memories, especially regarding Sue.
He says that's where I met Sue and asked her to be my wife
The father recalls proposing to Sue at Jack's Cafe, expressing a pivotal moment.
You can take me back now I know you've got things to do
The father acknowledges the need to return home, understanding the speaker's commitments.
I didn't catch your name son how do I know you
Memory loss leads to the father not recognizing the speaker and asking for his name.
It breaks my heart to watch my Dad as his mind comes and goes
The speaker feels sadness witnessing his father's cognitive decline.
But he's all there when he talks of going home
Despite challenges, the father remains coherent when discussing the desire to go home.
So I drive him down the back roads in his old pickup truck
A repetition of the earlier drive, emphasizing its significance in their shared experience.
We turn down Georgia Avenue by the house where he grew up
Revisiting Georgia Avenue and the father's childhood home becomes a recurring theme.
And every time we pass Jacks Cafe tears fill up his eyes
The emotional impact of passing Jack's Cafe is reiterated.
He says that's where I met my Sue and asked her to be my wife
A repetition of the father's sentimental recollection of proposing to Sue at Jack's Cafe.
He always asks me, have you seen Sue
The father consistently asks about Sue, emphasizing her importance in his memories.
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