Gladstone
Rustic Reflections: 27 Years on Gladstone Street
Lyrics
it takes a little time
Expressing that realizing or appreciating something positive requires time.
to see something good
Highlighting the need for time to recognize and understand something good.
ive been watching the clock
Describing the act of waiting or anticipating, possibly for a positive event.
just tapping my foot and its time
Impatiently waiting, indicated by tapping foot, and acknowledging that it's time for something.
to put food on the table
Shifting focus to the practical aspect of life - providing for basic needs like food.
something gotta bleed
Suggesting a sacrifice or struggle, emphasizing the effort required for success.
depends on which side of the box you read
Highlighting the subjective nature of success, dependent on perspective ("which side of the box you read").
maybe ill never be famous
Expressing doubt about achieving fame or success.
maybe this shit aint for me
Questioning suitability or compatibility with a particular endeavor.
let me write you one last love song
Suggesting a willingness to create a final expression of love through a song.
a sweet little poem from me
Referring to the creation of a heartfelt poem as a parting gesture.
I got this rusty soul from a life time of tears
Describing a worn and emotional state derived from a lifetime of sadness.
walking down Gladstone 27 years
Recalling a significant period (27 years) spent on Gladstone, implying a connection to personal history.
I know my bodys old but im still here
Acknowledging the aging of the body but asserting continued existence and resilience.
walking down Gladstone 27 years
Reiterating the enduring presence and memories associated with Gladstone over 27 years.
Just a couple of
Introducing a change in focus to everyday urban individuals.
run-of-the-mill everyday city slickers
Describing themselves as ordinary city dwellers.
we used to dream about
Reflecting on past aspirations of being part of the film industry.
seeing ourselves in the moving pictures
Recalling dreams of seeing themselves in movies or television.
I threw a coin the well
Describing a symbolic act of making a wish, suggesting hope for a positive outcome.
and wished for the best
Indicating a desire for the best outcome after making a wish.
and now im one quarter shy
Revealing an incomplete or unfulfilled wish, falling short of the desired result.
of catching my bus
Conveying a sense of just missing an opportunity or goal, using catching the bus as a metaphor.
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