Basketball #1
Reckoning with Shadows: MJ Lenderman's Reflection on Friendship and Redemption
Lyrics
There was peace in our sleep
Peaceful moments during sleep were once present.
In our minds in our hearts when you woke up
Tranquility in both mind and heart existed upon waking up.
If you'd believe you were here i'm
Expressing a desire for belief in a past presence.
How many years since the first time I came
Reflecting on the time elapsed since the first encounter.
Over and the first time that we kissed
Recalling the conclusion of a significant event, the first kiss.
I have a friend i haven't talked to him
Acknowledging a distant friendship that hasn't been recently maintained.
In a long long time i haven't talked to him
Emphasizing the prolonged duration of non-communication with the friend.
In a long time
Reiterating the extended period of time without interaction.
We used to play basketball now he sells
Recalling shared memories of playing basketball with the friend.
Drugs or maybe he's locked up
Speculating on the friend's current activities, possibly involving illegal substances or incarceration.
For having something like bad intеntions
Suggesting the friend's involvement in something with negative intentions.
Anyway i'm glad you got out
Expressing relief or happiness that the friend has overcome difficult situations.
Of all the bad things you've been in
Commending the friend for getting out of troublesome situations.
I'm glad you got out if only this once
Expressing satisfaction at the friend's ability to escape negative circumstances, even if just once.
That's alright that's alright
Reassuring the friend that it's acceptable, emphasizing understanding and support.
If only this mornin' that's alright
Acceptance and support for the friend, specifically in the morning.
That's alright if only last night
Acceptance and support for the friend, particularly last night.
That's alright if only last night
Reiteration of acceptance and support, emphasizing the preceding night.
That's alright that's alright
Reaffirming acceptance and support, echoing understanding.
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