Bill Viola
Soulful Reflections: Mike Viola's Journey Through Life's Melodies
Lyrics
How can I sing my life
Expressing a challenge in articulating one's life through song.
So it all makes sense
Desiring to convey a life story in a way that is understandable and meaningful.
To someone like you
Addressing the intended audience, someone specific who may not easily comprehend the singer's life.
How can I spin my story
Questioning how to present one's narrative without remorse.
Without feeling sorry
Expressing the difficulty of sharing personal stories without experiencing regret.
For someone like you
Continuing the theme of conveying personal experiences and the challenge it poses.
Mike Viola cherry cola
A mention of "Mike Viola cherry cola," possibly a playful or symbolic reference to the artist himself.
Singing for the band
Describing the act of singing for the band, suggesting a musical performance.
Ah ah ah ah
Repeating syllables, possibly for rhythmic or stylistic effect.
Pulled up to Scotch and Sounds
Recalling an event at "Scotch and Sounds," setting the scene for the narrative.
There was fresh snow on the ground
Noting the presence of fresh snow, creating a vivid image of the surroundings.
Our sneakers got wet
Describing wet sneakers, adding detail to the memory.
Kim lugged her new camcorder
Mentioning Kim and her camcorder, introducing technology to capture the performance.
To capture our performance
Stating the purpose of the camcorder - to capture the band's performance.
On a fresh VHS
Highlighting the recording format (VHS) and emphasizing the freshness of the recording.
When we saw ourselves on TV
Reflecting on seeing oneself on TV, possibly addressing the disconnection between the self and the image.
I didn't look a thing like me
Expressing surprise or disappointment at the disparity between the self and the televised image.
Bill Viola cherry cola
Repeating the mention of a "Viola cherry cola," maintaining a thematic element.
Singing for the band
Reiterating the act of singing for the band, continuing the musical theme.
Ah ah ah ah
Repeating syllables for rhythmic or stylistic effect.
How can I find myself
Pondering the challenge of self-discovery when one often portrays a different persona.
When I'm always someone else
Highlighting the difficulty in understanding the self when consistently assuming different identities.
That I don't understand
Continuing the theme of self-exploration and the associated challenges.
Over the old Green Monster
Referencing the "Green Monster," a part of Fenway Park in Boston, using it as a metaphor for obstacles.
My eyes were like saucers
Describing the singer's wide-eyed astonishment, possibly in response to overcoming obstacles.
Bigger in Japan
Making a cultural reference to "Bigger in Japan," suggesting a sense of amplified significance in a different context.
Frank Viola cherry cola
Introducing another "Viola cherry cola," maintaining thematic consistency.
Swinging for the fence
Describing the act of swinging for the fence, metaphorically implying aiming for success or achievement.
Ah ah ah ah
Repeating syllables for rhythmic or stylistic effect.
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