Slow New York
Slow New York Serenade: Embracing Life's Confusion and Comfort
Lyrics
She's drunk enough when she is sober
Despite being sober, she exhibits behavior as if she's intoxicated.
She don't need no alcohol
She doesn't rely on alcohol to enhance her state.
Don't need no artificial means
She avoids artificial methods or substances, like amphetamines, to avoid stumbling or falling.
No amphetamines to cause her to fall
No external influences are needed to make her lose control.
She's like the rain in the middle of sunlight
She is unpredictable, like rain in the midst of sunlight, causing confusion but also renewal.
Leaves you confused, but still reborn
Despite confusion, there is a sense of rejuvenation.
I've been up all night, havin' a ball
The narrator has been awake all night, enjoying himself, staring at the view of his brick wall in slow-paced New York.
Starin' at the view of my brick wall in slow New York
Reflecting on the slow and contemplative nature of New York.
I heard that creaking in the hallway
The narrator hears a sound in the hallway, prompting him to investigate.
I wiped my eyes and turned on the light
He opens his eyes and turns on the light to explore further.
I took some medicine from the shelf
He takes medicine from the shelf, suggesting a self-destructive behavior when separated from the subject.
Just a bad influence on myself when you're out of sight
The absence of the subject has a negative impact on the narrator.
I thought she asked me for the world once
Recollection of a past request from her that seemed grandiose but was, in reality, a simple need for comfort.
All she wanted was some comfort and nothing more
Her desires were modest, contrasting with the narrator's initial perception.
But like the morning's on Monday, these things are colored grey in slow New York
Similar to Monday mornings, certain things appear less vibrant or appealing in the slow pace of New York.
And if you come back to me now
An invitation to return, accompanied by a suggestion to enjoy leisurely activities like reading the Sunday times.
We'll go by the Sunday times, a little salt, a couple limes to beat the heat
A proposal to share simple pleasures like using salt and limes to cope with the heat.
You're gonna swear I make 'em better
The narrator claims to excel at making drinks, even surpassing the skills of Mexicans on Rivington Street.
Than the Mexicans on Rivington Street
Expressing confidence in providing comfort and pleasure.
Took the latch off of the front gate
Action of opening the gate, indicating a willingness to welcome the subject back.
I hid the key up over the door
The narrator hides the key, symbolizing control and security.
If you wanna come home like you once said
An invitation to return home, referencing a previous promise.
I'm still on the same side of the bed in slow New York
Despite time passing, the narrator remains in the same emotional state and physical location in slow-paced New York.
If you wanna come home like you once said
Repetition of the invitation, underscoring the desire for the subject's return.
I'm still on the same side of the bed in slow New York
Reiteration of the narrator's unchanged state and location, emphasizing constancy.
Slow New York
Summarizes the overall theme of the song, emphasizing the slow-paced nature of New York.
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