Song For Bob
Eternal Bonds and Laughter: Reflecting on 'Song For Bob' Meaning
Lyrics
Our last run-in was in Milwaukee, we were cracking jokes
Reflecting on a previous meeting in Milwaukee, sharing humor initially for different audiences but eventually enjoying it together.
At first for different crowds, then for ourselves
Starting by entertaining others, eventually finding amusement in shared jokes between themselves.
Around a table, we laughed at stupid shit
Sharing laughter over silly things while gathered around a table.
If I had known that you would die what would I change
If the speaker had foreseen the friend's death, what would they have done differently?
Sometimes I speak to the sky
Expressing a desire or habit of talking to the sky, perhaps symbolically addressing higher powers or the universe.
Don't hurt the people I love, don't hurt anyone
Requesting protection for loved ones and everyone from harm.
Well, I'm sorry to ask so much of a stranger
Apologizing for asking so much protection from a stranger (higher power or entity).
And I'm sorry to ask so much of a ghost
Apologizing for seeking so much from someone who has passed away (a ghost).
The king of fatherhood, someone to trust
Viewing the friend as a figure of exemplary fatherhood, a trustworthy person.
When I was down, you brought me up
Crediting the friend for lifting their spirits during difficult times.
Hanging out with you
Enjoying companionship and spending time together.
Full of life and beautiful
Admiring the friend's vibrant and lively nature.
Our last run-in was in Milwaukee, we were cracking up
Recalling another encounter in Milwaukee, sharing laughter as two individuals who were once lonely but are now close friends.
Two lonely souls, now two old friends
Highlighting a transformation from loneliness to a cherished friendship.
Your jokes were dark, your eyes so bright and kind
Describing the friend's humor as dark but their eyes as kind and bright.
I guess I knew one day you'd die, but just not when
Recognizing the inevitability of the friend's passing but not knowing when it would occur.
Sometimes I speak to sky
Repeatedly expressing the habit of talking to the sky for protection or guidance.
Don't hurt the people I love, don't hurt anyone
Reiterating the plea for safeguarding loved ones and everyone from harm.
Don't hurt the people I love, please don't take anyone
Begging for the safety and preservation of loved ones, not wanting anyone to be taken away.
Don't hurt anyone
An emphatic plea to prevent harming anyone.
Please don't take anyone
Repeatedly requesting not to take away anyone.
Please don't take anyone
Continuing the plea to refrain from taking anyone away.
Don't take Bob
A direct plea not to take the person named Bob, possibly representing a specific individual.
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