Dad's New '92 Acura
Journey Through Memory: Dad's '92 Acura Chronicles
Lyrics
Dad's new '92 Acura was born between the two of us
Dad's new '92 Acura symbolizes a shared experience or creation between the speaker and their father.
We turned into sons and it turned into a time machine
The car transformed into a time machine, indicating it holds memories and moments in time for the speaker and their father.
And Dad's asleep in the passenger's
Dad is asleep in the passenger's seat, suggesting a peaceful moment or a break from driving.
A mandolin string moon has come up
A poetic description of the moon with a mandolin string, setting a serene atmosphere.
One last song of light that turns into the two of us and
The final moments of light are shared between the speaker and their father.
Two-hundred miles to Baltimore County
Traveling a considerable distance to Baltimore County, emphasizing the journey.
One for the drive and two for the dreaming
One part of the drive is for the physical journey, and two parts are for dreaming or reflection.
Midnight in Baltimore County
Mention of midnight in Baltimore County, perhaps a significant time or place in the memories.
One for the drive, one for the drive
Reiteration of one part for the drive and one part for reflection during the night.
Mom's new red and white running shoes
Mom's new running shoes and a pursuing wolf suggest a protective and nurturing figure in the speaker's life.
A gentle little wolf pursues
The wolf is described as gentle, portraying a caring and affectionate nature.
We turn into hers as she turns into the terminal
The transformation into "hers" and the terminal indicates a connection to the mother and a journey.
And Mom hugs her little passengers
Mom embracing her children as passengers, emphasizing love and protection.
The barred owl laughs we have from her
A reference to a barred owl laugh, possibly a shared family memory or inside joke.
Rings of summer rain she turned into the two of us
Rings of summer rain turning into the speaker and their mother, suggesting shared experiences.
Two-hundred miles to Baltimore County
Repetition of the journey to Baltimore County, continuing the theme of travel and memories.
One for the drive and two for the dreaming
Reiteration of the drive and dreaming, reinforcing the dual purpose of the journey.
Midnight in Baltimore County
Mention of midnight, possibly highlighting a significant moment during the night drive.
One for the drive, one for the night in
One part for the drive and one for the night, emphasizing the balance between the physical journey and reflection.
Our old room with the curtains dancing as they danced
Returning to an old room, with curtains dancing, possibly evoking nostalgia and memories.
As every doorway shrank to half its size and we didn't notice
Descriptions of doorways shrinking suggest a change in perspective or perception.
One for the drive to our old school
One part of the drive is dedicated to reaching the old school, a place of significance.
Left the headlights on the backboard
Leaving the headlights on the backboard could symbolize forgetfulness or overlooking details.
And missed and missed and made some
Mention of missed attempts, perhaps reflecting on mistakes or missed opportunities.
Till the quiet when we pulled in and home was home again
The return home signifies the end of the journey, and the quietness suggests a sense of familiarity and comfort.
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