Queen of the Local
Rebecca Porter: Chronicles of the Local Dive Bar Queen
Lyrics
A voice so familiar with a face unknown
A familiar voice without a recognized face
And a sound as good as it gets
An exceptional sound, reaching its best quality
Honky tonk pool halls and smoke her groupies
Describing her surroundings as honky tonk pool halls with admiring fans in the smoky atmosphere
But she always gives them her best
Despite challenges, she always delivers her best performance
You've heard her before maybe bought her a drink
Listeners may be familiar with her voice, possibly having bought her a drink in the past
She's the queen of the local dive bar
She is the prominent figure, the celebrated performer, in the local dive bar
When your life's overrun with turmoil and strife
When life is difficult, she has the power to sing and bring back better days
She'll sing you back to better days
Her stage presence is adorned with rhinestones, and she playfully winks at the audience while slightly intoxicated
Dazzled with rhinestones and half drunken winks
Reiteration of her role as the queen of the local dive bar
She's the queen of the local dive bar
After emotional moments, she lifts spirits by introducing a new song
After the last ugly cry leaves the floor
Referring to the aftermath of emotional breakdowns, possibly involving the audience
And that final cover is played
When the last song cover is performed, signaling the end of the night
Her eyes fill with light as she belts a new tune
Her eyes light up as she passionately sings a new song
And the roadies start loading up that stage
The crew starts dismantling the stage after her performance
You've heard her before maybe bought her a drink
Reiteration of her familiar presence and possible contributions from the audience
Tossed a dollar or two in her jar
Supporters may have tossed money into her tip jar
And she's dazzled with rhinestones and half drunken winks
Reiteration of her sparkling stage presence and playful demeanor
She's the queen of the local dive bar
Confirming her role as the celebrated figure in the local dive bar
She's the queen of the local dive bar
Reaffirmation of her title as the queen of the local dive bar
I'm the queen of the local dive bar
Self-assertion as the queen of the local dive bar
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