Penny Arcade
A Journey through Love and Lights at the Penny Arcade
Lyrics
A light shown in the night some way ahead, blue
A light appeared in the night, signaling something ahead, possibly representing hope or guidance.
turned into green then it was red
The light changed colors from blue to green and then to red, indicating a transition or change in circumstances.
And stirring the night love music played the
Love music played in the night, creating a romantic or emotional atmosphere.
light I saw in the night was a penny arcade
The light observed in the night turned out to be a penny arcade, suggesting a surprise or unexpected discovery.
Hey step up and play each machine seemed to
Each machine in the penny arcade seemed to invite participation, creating a sense of engagement.
say,as I walked round and round the penny arcade
As the speaker walked around the penny arcade, the machines conveyed a message to "step up and play."
Just ring the bell on the big bagatelle and
Ringing the bell on the big bagatelle (a game) would cause colored lights to cascade, adding a visual and auditory spectacle.
you'll make all those colored lights cascade
The experience was enhanced by the playing of music at the penny arcade.
And music played at the penny arcade, yes it
The music continued to play consistently at the penny arcade.
played and it played, played all the time
The invitation to "roll up and spend your last dime" suggests a willingness to indulge in the arcade despite financial considerations.
Roll up and spend your last dime
Encouragement to spend one's last dime at the arcade, emphasizing the allure and enjoyment of the experience.
At first I thought it a dream that I was in,
Initially, the speaker thought being in the penny arcade was a dream, feeling lost in the surroundings.
lost, lost in a sea of glass and tin
The speaker describes being surrounded by a sea of glass and tin, highlighting the immersive and dazzling nature of the arcade.
But no, so dipping my hand in the back of my
The speaker reaches into the back of their jeans, symbolizing a desire to participate by grabbing coins to feed the machines.
jeans I grabbed a handful of coins to feed the
The act of feeding coins into the machine, suggesting a willingness to engage in the experience.
machine
Continuation of the act of feeding coins into the machine, emphasizing participation in the arcade's attractions.
Repeat chorus
Reiteration of the chorus, emphasizing the central theme of spending time and money at the penny arcade.
Oh! repeat chorus
Repetition of the chorus, further emphasizing the central theme of the song.
Roll up and spend your last, roll up and spend
Encouragement to spend one's last dime, reinforcing the theme of indulgence and enjoyment in the arcade.
your last,
Repetition of the encouragement to spend one's last dime, underscoring the persistent allure of the penny arcade.
Roll up and spend your last dime
Final repetition of the encouragement to spend one's last dime, concluding the song with a focus on the captivating experience of the arcade.
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