Lyrics
Best in the city - that's what everyone says
Expression of a widely held belief that the person being referred to is the top or most skilled in the city.
She's always so busy - best to call ahead
Suggesting that the person is consistently occupied, implying the need to schedule appointments in advance.
She asked me where I'm from - as she cut my hair
During a haircut, engaging in casual conversation, including the inquiry about the speaker's place of origin.
Just typical small talk - from a barber's chair - I said
Describing the usual, non-specific conversation that occurs in a barber's chair, highlighting its casual nature.
How 'bout you - where you from?
The speaker asking about the barber's origin.
She hesitated as she chewed her gum
The barber hesitating while chewing gum, possibly indicating a thoughtful response.
She took a sip from her Coca-Cola
The barber taking a break, having a sip of Coca-Cola, setting a relaxed atmosphere.
And finally said I'm from - Cambodia
Revealing the barber's origin, Cambodia, after a pause.
She worked all day from morning to dusk
Describing the barber's extensive work hours, from morning to dusk.
My good friend said getting her is a must
A friend recommending the barber, emphasizing her high demand.
Call ahead cause she's always busy after all she's the best in the city
Advising to schedule appointments due to the barber's busy schedule, reinforcing her status as the best in the city.
Cambodia - 40 years since the flight
Referencing the passage of 40 years since the events in Cambodia.
She was just six years old and held her mom's hands tight
Recalling the barber's childhood at six years old, holding her mother's hand during their flight from Cambodia.
Fled the war not knowing her fate
Describing the uncertain circumstances they fled during the war.
With her mom and 6 siblings - they all had escaped
Highlighting the escape of the barber, her mother, and six siblings.
Now there's pictures of her kids on the mirror
Noting the presence of pictures of the barber's kids, expressing her pride and joy.
Her pride and joy couldn't be any clearer
Emphasizing the clarity of her happiness through the mentioned pictures.
Is this really what it seems
Raising a question about the reality of the situation, suggesting a deeper layer beyond appearances.
She's the American dream
Suggesting that the barber embodies the American dream, a successful and fulfilled life.
She said
Continuation of the barber's narrative.
Should I take a little more off the top
The barber asking whether the speaker wants more hair cut.
I said no - it's perfect in fact
The speaker expressing satisfaction with the current haircut.
And there's a bunch of your customers lined out the door
Noting the popularity of the barber, with customers waiting in line.
Thanks so much for cutting my hair
Expressing gratitude for the haircut received.
Cause after all
Reflecting on the barber's excellence, reinforcing the title of being the best in the city.
You're the best in the city
Reiteration of the barber's status as the best in the city.
After all
Repeating the acknowledgment of the barber's excellence.
Best in the city
Further emphasizing the barber's top-tier status.
After all
Continuing to recognize the barber as the best in the city.
The best in the city
Reaffirming the statement that the barber is the best in the city.
After all
Repetition of the assertion that the barber holds the title of the best in the city.
Best in the city
Final repetition of the declaration that the barber is the best in the city.
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