Long, Long Day
Journey Through Weariness: Paul Simon's Reflection on Life's Struggles
Lyrics
It's been a long, long day
Expressing weariness and exhaustion after a challenging day.
I got some run-down shoes
Describing worn-out shoes, possibly indicating hardship or lack of resources.
Ain't got no place to stay
Conveying a lack of a permanent dwelling or home.
But any old place will be okay
Being open to accepting any place to stay, emphasizing the difficulties faced.
It's been a long, long day
Reiterating the theme of a tiring and challenging day.
I sure been on this road
Reflecting on a lengthy journey, suggesting a long period of traveling or experiencing life.
Done nearly fourteen years
Noting a significant duration of time spent, possibly in a challenging or arduous situation.
Can't say my name's well known
Indicating a lack of widespread recognition or fame.
You don't see my face in rolling stone
Highlighting the absence of visibility in popular media, like the magazine "Rolling Stone."
But I sure been on this road
Reiterating the long journey and the challenges faced along the way.
Slow motion
Introducing the idea of slow motion, possibly suggesting a feeling of time dragging on.
Half a dollar bill
Referring to a half-dollar bill, indicating a modest financial situation.
Jukebox in the corner
Mentioning a jukebox, possibly symbolizing a desire for entertainment or distraction.
Shooting to kill
Using the phrase "shooting to kill" metaphorically, suggesting a strong and purposeful pursuit of something.
And it's been a...
Continuing the narrative of a challenging day, possibly with confrontations or obstacles.
It's been a long, long day
Reiterating the weariness and expressing a need for companionship.
I sure could use a friend
Expressing a desire for a friend, indicating loneliness or a need for support.
Don't know what else to say
Admitting a lack of words to describe the situation, emphasizing the emotional struggle.
I hate to abuse an old cliche
Acknowledging the use of a common phrase, possibly to convey the clichéd nature of the predicament.
But it's been a long, long day
Repeating the theme of a long and challenging day.
Its been a long, long day
Reiterating the prolonged and exhausting nature of the day.
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