Knock on Wood
Promises Shattered: Prefab Sprout's Tale of Love and Betrayal
Lyrics
They didn't need a driver
They didn't require transportation; they traveled extensively.
They walked a thousand miles
They covered a significant distance.
He left her on the roadside
He abandoned her at a roadside.
He thumbed himself a ride
He hitchhiked a ride for himself.
He swore he'd never leave her, he meant it till he did
He made a vow not to leave her but ended up breaking that promise.
He swore he'd never leave her, he meant it till he did
Reiteration of the broken vow.
Before you say you're lucky, before you say he's good
Warning to refrain from hasty judgment about luck or goodness.
Knock on wood
A cautionary suggestion to be wary or cautious about optimism.
Broke you promise, broke your word
Reference to a broken commitment.
He's climbing up a ladder
He's making progress in life.
Heaven had begun
A positive turn has occurred in his life.
He's found another angel
He has found a new romantic interest or support.
She'll take him down a rung or two
The new interest will cause his downfall or a decrease in status.
She swears she'll never leave him, she means it but she will
She makes a promise to stay but will ultimately break it.
She swears she'll never leave him, she means it but she will
Reiteration of the false promise.
Before you say you're lucky, before you say she's good
Caution to withhold judgment about luck or goodness.
Knock on wood
A repetition of the cautionary phrase for prudence.
She swears she'll never leave him, she means it but she will
Reiteration of her false promise to remain committed.
She swears she'll never leave him, she means it but she will
-Before you say you're lucky, before you say she's good
A repeated warning to avoid hasty judgments.
Knock on wood
A final reminder to be cautious before assuming luck or goodness.
Broke your promise - knock on wood
Reiteration of breaking a promise, emphasizing the need for caution.
Broke your word - knock on wood
Emphasis on breaking one's word and the need for caution.
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