Lyrics
Brass buttons, green silks and silver shoes
Reference to distinctive clothing items, suggesting memories and nostalgia.
Warm evenings, pale mornings, bottle of blues
Describes the atmosphere of warm evenings and pale mornings, possibly representing different phases or emotions.
And the tiny golden pins that she wore up in her hair
Details a personal touch with tiny golden pins in her hair, emphasizing intimacy and attention to detail.
Brass buttons, green silks and silver shoes
Repetition of the first line, reinforcing the significance of these symbolic items.
My mind was young until she grew
Reflects on the speaker's youth and how it changed with the presence of someone special.
My secret thoughts known only by the few
Indicates private thoughts shared with only a select few, highlighting a deep connection.
It was a dream much to real
Mentions a dream that felt too real, possibly alluding to a relationship or experience that left a lasting impact.
To be leaned against too long
Suggests that some things are not meant to be relied upon for too long, implying impermanence.
All the time I think she knew
Implies a sense of awareness on the part of the subject, acknowledging the unspoken connection.
Her words still dance inside my head
Memories of her words persisting in the speaker's mind, indicating a lasting impact on their thoughts.
Her comb still lies beside my bed
A tangible reminder of her presence, with her comb still by the speaker's bed, adding a touch of melancholy.
And the sun comes up without her
Describes the sunrise without her, emphasizing the void left by her absence.
It just doesn't know she's gone
Expresses a sense of detachment in the world that continues unaware of her absence.
Ooh, but I remember everything she said
Recollection of her words, indicating the enduring impact of the relationship or experience.
Brass buttons, green silks and silver shoes
Reiteration of the symbolic items, emphasizing their significance and emotional weight.
Warm evenings, pale mornings, bottle of blues
Repeats the description of the atmosphere, reinforcing the emotional context of warm evenings and pale mornings.
And the tiny golden pins that she wore up in her hair
Reiterates the importance of small details like golden pins in her hair, emphasizing the personal nature of the memories.
Brass buttons, green silks and silver shoes
Final repetition of the symbolic items, underscoring their lasting impact on the speaker.
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