Adelaide

Broken Promises and Bittersweet Memories: Old 97's Adelaide
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Lyrics

Heaven I need a drug

Expressing a strong desire for a remedy or escape.

Her eyes are all but fixed upon her coffee cup

Describing a person whose attention is focused on their coffee cup.

And looking down she tells you things are looking up

Despite challenges, the person is optimistic and indicates improvement.

Take another slug

Suggesting the need for another drink or escape.


Heaven I had a dream

Referring to a past dream contrasted with the current distressing reality.

But now my life's a nightmare of efficiency

Life is portrayed as a nightmare characterized by efficiency.

She rattles off the things she never got for free

Listing things that were not obtained without cost.

Gearing up to scream

Preparing to express frustration or anger.


I remember when

Reflecting on a time when the person and someone else had potential.

I had you and you had so much promise then

Recalling a promising past with someone.

You promised me that you would never leave again

Recollection of a promise not to leave, emphasizing commitment.

To be broken you were made, Adelaide

Suggesting the person was destined to be broken, named Adelaide.


Heaven I need a rest

Expressing a need for a break or relief.

I recognized the voices talking in my head

Acknowledging inner voices and struggles in understanding them.

I couldn't make out everything the voices said

Unable to comprehend everything the inner voices are saying.

Loving you is a test

Stating that loving the person is a challenging trial.


I remember when

Revisiting a time of promise and commitment.

I had you and you had so much promise then

Recalling a period of potential with someone.

You promised me that you would never leave again

Highlighting a promise of not leaving again.

To be broken you were made, Adelaide

Reiterating that the person is destined to be broken, named Adelaide.


Heaven I need a drink

Expressing a need for a drink, possibly to cope with a challenging situation.

I'm here because they're paying me to do my thing

Being in a situation for monetary reasons without clear instructions.

They never specify what it is I should bring

Uncertainty about what is expected to be brought to the situation.

I'm right up on the brink

Close to a breaking point or making a significant decision.


I remember when

Revisiting a time of promise and commitment.

I had you and you had so much promise then

Recalling a period of potential with someone.

You promised me that you would never leave again

Highlighting a promise of not leaving again.

To be broken you were made, Adelaide

Reiterating that the person is destined to be broken, named Adelaide.


I remember when

Revisiting a time of promise and commitment.

I had you and you had so much promise then

Recalling a period of potential with someone.

You promised me that you would never leave again

Highlighting a promise of not leaving again.


To be broken you were made, Adelaide

Reiterating that the person is destined to be broken, named Adelaide.

To be broken you were made, Adelaide

Emphasizing once again that Adelaide is destined to be broken.

To be broken

Reiterating the destiny of Adelaide to be broken.

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