Mikey's
Searching for Marie: A Tale of Friendship and Changing Times
Lyrics
Have you seen my Marie?
Searching for Marie, expressing concern and looking for information about her whereabouts.
She's gone off somewhere
Marie is absent, and the speaker is uncertain about her location.
Unexpectedly
Marie's departure was sudden and unforeseen.
If she wanders in here babe
If Marie comes here, ask her to meet the speaker, implying a desire for communication.
Tell her I'm lookin' for her
The speaker wants to talk to Marie but is not angry or upset.
I ain't mad or nothin'
The speaker reassures that their intention is not to express anger.
I just want to talk
The speaker emphasizes the desire for communication with Marie.
You know Mikey
Referring to Mikey, acknowledging their long-time friendship.
We've been friends for a long time
Highlighting the duration and depth of the friendship between the speaker and Mikey.
You tell me all your troubles
Recalling the tradition of sharing personal problems with each other.
And I've always told you mine
Reflecting on the mutual exchange of troubles between Mikey and the speaker.
North Beach has changed though
Observing changes in North Beach, a location significant to the speaker and Mikey.
Since we were growin' up
Noting the alterations in North Beach since the speaker and Mikey's upbringing.
Didn't used to be any spades here now you got 'em
Highlighting the introduction of unfamiliar elements (spades) in North Beach.
Didn't used to be any Mexicans here now you got 'em
Noting the presence of Mexicans in North Beach, contrasting with the past.
Didn't used to be any Chinamen here
Observing the arrival of Chinamen in North Beach, marking a change in demographics.
Didn't used to be this ugly music playing all the time
Expressing disapproval of the current music scene in North Beach as compared to the past.
Where are we, on the moon?
Rhetorical question questioning the unfamiliarity of the current surroundings, likening it to being on the moon.
Whatever happened to the old songs, Mikey?
Expressing nostalgia for the old songs and questioning their disappearance.
Like "The Duke of Earl"
Specifically mentioning the song "The Duke of Earl" as an example of a lost old song.
Mikey, whatever happened to the fucking Duke of Earl?
Expressing frustration about the disappearance of "The Duke of Earl" and questioning its fate.
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