Connecticut
Connecticut Calling: A Love Letter Wrapped in Crisp Air and Hometown Dreams
Lyrics
The land of the long river
The region with a lengthy river
The place of steady habits
A place known for its consistent traditions
Home of Mark Twain, Hellen Keller, pro wrestling, and John Mayer
Home to notable figures like Mark Twain, Helen Keller, pro wrestling, and John Mayer
The air is crisp this time of year
The air is refreshing during this season
The kids are back in school
Schools are in session, and children are back
The shoreline looks the same it just feels colder without you
The coastline remains familiar, but it feels colder without a specific person
You said I wasn't worldly, but girl you got me wrong
Contrary to a previous judgment, the speaker is more knowledgeable than perceived
I read the book you to me to and I just wrote you this song
Referencing a shared book and expressing feelings through a song
So please come home
An earnest plea for someone to return home
Please come home
Reiteration of the plea to come home
To me
Direct appeal to the person to return to the speaker
Art school called you West
A reference to someone attending art school in the west
I saw your last review
Mention of a recent review or critique of this person's work
You finally made the big time and we're all so proud of you
Celebrating the person's success and expressing pride
The last guy you were with
Referring to the person's previous relationship
They said you were his muse
Describing the person as a muse for someone else
I don't need that type of shit I want to be best friends with you
Rejecting the negativity associated with the previous relationship, aspiring to be close friends
I know you got some friends out there and I heard the oceans blue
Acknowledging the person's friends and the ocean but expressing a preference for home
But that waters way too salty and that smog ain't good for you
Highlighting the perceived drawbacks of the person's current location
Please come home
Repeating the plea for the person to come home
Please come home to me
Reiteration of the desire for the person to come home to the speaker
Jet Blue flies into Logan at least two times a day
Specifics about Jet Blue flights and a proposal to watch a sports event
I'll take you up to Hartford and we'll watch the Huskies play
Further plans about living in the countryside and shared activities
We'll live out in the country
Expressing a willingness to commit to a domestic life
I'll let you name the dogs
Giving the person the authority to name pets
You can join the book club
Suggesting shared interests like joining a book club
And I'll split all the logs
Describing a division of labor and responsibilities
Your mom will be so happy to see that you're in town
Anticipating the positive reaction of the person's mother to their return
Remember back in high school how we use to run around
Reflecting on shared memories from high school
Please come home
Repeating the plea for the person to come home
Please come home
Reiteration of the desire for the person to come home
Please come home to me
Final plea for the person to come home to the speaker
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