A Day Spent on the Pier
A Nostalgic Escape: Pier Joys
Lyrics
With
Introduction to the setting or context
with or without sun
Whether there is sun or not
always have some fun
Emphasis on having fun always
and everyone can hear
Noticing that everyone can hear
As people stop and stare
People stopping and staring
nothing can compare
Highlighting the incomparable nature of the experience
to a day spent on the pier
The joy of a day spent on the pier
Everywhere you go
Describing the atmosphere everywhere
candyfloss and ice cream
Mentioning familiar treats like candyfloss and ice cream
can you hear when I scream
Asking if others can hear the excitement
coming down the helter skelter
Referencing a specific amusement ride (helter-skelter)
isn't life a very special dream
Expressing life as a special dream
Mussels in their shells
Listing food items associated with the pier
and fish and chips in paper
Describing traditional fish and chips
can you get the toy out with the crane
Referring to a game involving a crane and a toy
it costs just sixpence
Indicating the cost of the game
just another day spent on the pier
Reiterating the enjoyment of a day on the pier
Everywhere you go
Repetition of the lively atmosphere
candyfloss and ice cream
Repetition of treats like candyfloss and ice cream
can you hear when I scream
Reiterating the excitement audibly
coming down the helter skelter
Referring again to the helter-skelter ride
isn'tlife a very special dream
Reaffirming life as a special dream
Cockles in a bag
Mentioning additional seafood (cockles)
and fish and chips in paper
Repeating the idea of fish and chips
can you get the toy out with the crane
Repeating the crane and toy game
it costs just sixpence
Reiterating the cost of the game
just another day spent on the pier
Restating the enjoyment of a day on the pier
Everywhere you go
Continuing the description of the lively atmosphere
candyfloss and icecream
Repetition of treats like candyfloss and ice cream
can you hear when I scream
Reiterating the audible excitement
coming down the helter skelter
Referring again to the helter-skelter ride
isn't life a very special dream
Reaffirming life as a special dream
(as people stop and stare
Reiteration of people stopping and staring
nothing can compare
Repeating the incomparable nature of the experience
a day spent on the pier)
Reaffirming the joy of a day on the pier
Mussels in their shells
Repeating the mention of mussels
and fish and chips in paper
Reiterating the description of fish and chips
can you get the toy out with the crane
Repeating the crane and toy game
it costs just sixpence
Restating the cost of the game
just another day spent on the pier
Reaffirming the enjoyment of a day on the pier
(with, with or without sun
Repetition of the opening theme with slight variation
always having fun
Emphasizing constant enjoyment
so everyone can hear)
Ensuring everyone can hear the joy
I've been having a day spent on the pier
Personal reflection on experiencing a day on the pier
I'm a child again
Expressing a nostalgic feeling of being a child again
with a day spent on the pier
Summarizing the experience with a nostalgic tone
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