All Tomorrow's Parties
Costumes of Sorrow: Simple Minds' Poetic Reflection on Tomorrow's Parties
Lyrics
And what costume shall the poor girl wear
Contemplation on the choice of attire for a less privileged girl
To all tomorrow's parties
Referencing social gatherings and events in the future
A hand-me-down dress from who knows where
Wearing a used dress with an unknown origin
To all tomorrow's parties
Attending various future gatherings with the same dress
And where will she go and what shall she do
Questions about the girl's fate and actions in the future
When midnight comes around
Symbolic reference to a specific time (midnight)
She'll turn once more to Sunday's clown
Returning to a role of entertainment, possibly masking inner emotions
And cry behind the door
Expressing hidden sorrow or distress
And what costume shall the poor girl wear
Repetition, emphasizing the ongoing theme of costume and parties
To all tomorrow's parties
Continuation of the inquiry about the girl's attire
Why silks and linens of yesterday's gowns
Mention of luxurious materials from the past
To all tomorrow's parties
Wearing outdated garments to future events
And what will she do with Thursday's rags
Addressing the handling of worn-out clothes from Thursday
When Monday comes around
Symbolic reference to the beginning of the workweek
She'll turn once more to Sunday's clown
Returning to a role of entertainment despite hardships
And cry behind the door
Continued expression of concealed emotional pain
And what costume shall the poor girl wear
Reiteration of the theme of choosing an outfit for future events
To all tomorrow's parties
Continued contemplation on the girl's costume for tomorrow's parties
For Thursday's child is Sunday's clown
Connecting the girl's identity with a traditional character
For whom none will go mourning
Suggesting that nobody will mourn the fate of Sunday's clown
A blackened shroud, a hand-me-down gown
Describing a somber and used garment
Of rags and silks, a costume
Detailing the fabric composition of the costume
Fit for one who sits and cries
Depicting a person sitting and crying, possibly due to unfulfilled expectations
For all tomorrow's parties
Final reference to the gatherings of the future and the associated emotions
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