Red Dress
Chasing Memories in a Red Dress
Lyrics
Like your hair much better that way
Expressing a preference for the person's hair when it falls forward.
When it hangs out front when it hangs out front
Reiteration of the preference for the person's hair hanging in the front.
With tilted head like a listener
Describing the observer's posture, tilted head, resembling a listener.
But I'm just thinking about the red dress
The observer is preoccupied with thoughts about a red dress.
I like the red dress
Expressing a liking for the red dress.
I'm on my way I'm on my way I'm on my way
Emphasizing the movement or progress of the observer.
From coast to coast I'm chilly most I'm chill
Describing a journey from coast to coast, acknowledging feeling cold.
I never knew the way to Pasadena
Prior lack of knowledge about the way to Pasadena.
But now I know and now I know and I am grateful
Now aware of the way to Pasadena and expressing gratitude.
You say you'll burn this city down
Quoting the other person's intention to metaphorically burn the city with patriotic symbols.
With stars and stripes with stars and stripes
Reiteration of the idea of burning the city with stars and stripes.
And ask if I'll move out west with you
The other person invites the observer to move out west with them.
But I'm still thinking about the red dress
The observer is still preoccupied with thoughts about the red dress.
I like the red dress
Reiterating the liking for the red dress.
Coast to coast and in too deep
Describing extensive travel and being deeply involved in something.
Saving our secret for the weekends
Keeping a secret reserved for weekends.
Which I can't remember
Admitting difficulty in remembering details about the secret.
Motel walls and in disguise
Being in motel rooms and adopting disguises.
Telephone calls we don't reply
Ignoring or not responding to telephone calls.
With drink I see things better
Suggesting improved perception or mood with the help of alcohol.
I'll see you around
Expressing the intent to see the person again.
We'll bring the house down
Anticipating the excitement or success of an event, possibly a performance.
We'll bring the house down
Reiterating the expectation of a successful event.
I like the red dress
Reaffirming the liking for the red dress.
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