Lyrics
The man stopped and changed plans
The man halted his progress and altered his original intentions.
A five year change to a normal name
A period of five years marked a transition to a more conventional or typical name.
Numbers of Mothers tick with time
The passage of time is associated with the counting or ticking of mothers.
Somewhere bigger where the dollar bills do fly
Expresses a desire for a place with greater opportunities where money flows abundantly.
Don’t blame what you couldn’t change
Encourages not placing blame on things beyond one's control.
It isn’t your funeral sake
Suggests that the situation or issue is not deserving of mourning or sorrow.
Greed goes well with a cup of tea
Implies that greed is easily accompanied by casual or ordinary activities, like having tea.
One to four you were so happy
Refers to a specific time period (one to four) where happiness prevailed.
Stories to tell the boyhood friends
Recollections and experiences shared with childhood friends.
Create the image with a ball point pen
Suggests creating an impression or perception using a ballpoint pen.
A letter sent with a simple click
Describes sending a message or letter with ease, possibly through modern technology.
Hi Dad how have you been
A casual greeting and inquiry about the well-being of the speaker's father.
Why was London not big enough land
Raises a question about the adequacy of London as a living space.
How was the network that you found
Inquires about the quality or status of the network the speaker found.
A small hole to climb inside
Metaphorically describes a small space where one can retreat or find refuge.
One tear dropped definitely does not mean I’ve cried
Asserts that a single tear does not necessarily indicate a complete emotional breakdown.
Don’t blame what you couldn’t change
Reiterates the advice not to blame circumstances that were beyond control.
It isn’t your funeral sake
Reaffirms that the situation is not worthy of a funeral or excessive mourning.
Greed goes well with a cup of tea
Restates the idea that greed can coexist with ordinary activities, like enjoying tea.
One to four you were so happy
Recalls a specific time period (one to four) when happiness prevailed.
Stories to tell the boyhood friends
Reflects on past experiences shared with childhood friends.
Create the image with a ball point pen
Encourages creating a lasting impression using a ballpoint pen.
A letter sent with a simple click
Describes sending a message or letter with simplicity and ease.
Hi Dad how have you been
A repetition of a casual greeting and inquiry about the well-being of the speaker's father.
Stories to tell the boyhood friends
Reiterates the importance of sharing stories with childhood friends.
Create the image with a ball point pen
Encourages creating a lasting impression using a ballpoint pen, repeating the idea from line 10.
A letter sent with a simple click
Describes sending a message or letter with simplicity and ease, repeating the idea from line 11.
Hi Dad how have you been
A repetition of a casual greeting and inquiry about the well-being of the speaker's father.
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