It's Like You're Always On My Mind
Bay Area Panini and Sweet Sixteen Struggles
Lyrics
So there’s this place by the bay
Refers to a specific place by the bay.
Makes a solid panini
Highlights the quality of the paninis at the mentioned place.
We could go there on your break
Suggests the idea of going to the place on a break.
Before all of the
Interruption or pause before describing a scene.
Tweeny polka-dot
Describes the disruptive individuals as "Tweeny polka-dot hot shots."
Hot shots
Continuation of the description of disruptive individuals.
Go and ruin the scene
Expresses the negative impact of disruptive individuals on the atmosphere.
It’s like you’re always on my mind
Expresses a feeling of someone being consistently present in thoughts.
Always on my mind
Reiteration of the idea that someone is always on the speaker's mind.
It’s like you’re always on my mind
Repeats the sentiment of someone being consistently on the speaker's mind.
Always on my mind
Emphasizes the recurring thought of someone being on the speaker's mind.
Some folks float to the top
Describes some people who rise to prominence like cream.
Like a dollop of cream
Continues the metaphor of people rising to the top.
I’ve watched you struggle like a mother
Observes the struggles of someone since the age of sixteen.
Since you were sixteen
Highlights the challenging journey of the person being discussed.
It’s insane
Describes the challenges as insane.
Your brain is like a game of Jeopardy
Compares the person's brain to a game of Jeopardy, implying complexity.
It’s like you’re always on my mind
Reiterates the theme of someone being consistently on the speaker's mind.
Always on my mind
Repeats the idea of constant presence in the speaker's thoughts.
You know you’re always on my mind
Confirms that the person is always on the speaker's mind.
Always on my mind
Emphasizes the persistence of the person in the speaker's thoughts.
(Doo doo)
Sound effect, possibly indicating a musical transition or emphasis.
You’re like the beanie baby
Compares the person to a popular but elusive item (beanie baby).
Everybody wants
Expresses widespread desire for the person.
But nobody has
Highlights the rarity of possessing the person.
(You’re precious)
Describes the person as precious, reinforcing their value.
You’re like a first season sitcom
Compares the person to a sitcom that didn't get picked up initially.
No one picked up
Reflects on the person's potential despite initial lack of recognition.
But I wish they had
Expresses a wish for the person to have gained recognition.
(Cause I would watch that shit)
Humorous comment expressing a willingness to watch the person's life unfold.
We could try something new
Suggests the option of trying something new in a relationship.
Or just a stupid sequel
Humorous reference to a sequel, possibly indicating a continuation of the relationship.
Used to think people were good
Reflects a change in perspective from viewing people as inherently good to acknowledging their flaws.
Now I just think they’re people
Acknowledges the human nature of people.
And if you think you’re trash
Playful remark suggesting that if the person considers themselves trash, the speaker is willing to be a seagull.
Then I guess I’m a seagull
Humorous and lighthearted comment reinforcing a connection despite imperfections.
Cause you’re always on my mind
Confirms the enduring presence of the person in the speaker's thoughts.
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