Friend of the Bride
Friend of the Bride: Bittersweet Reflections
Lyrics
On the school bus ridin'
Reflecting on the past, starting from a childhood memory of riding the school bus.
First day of 2nd grade
Recalling the first day of 2nd grade, a significant moment in the speaker's life.
You turned around and Asked me my name
Highlighting a pivotal encounter where someone asked for the speaker's name, initiating a connection.
That started a story
Acknowledging that this encounter marked the beginning of a significant story.
That led us to this very day I'm sure your dress looks perfect You always planned that way
Expressing confidence that the bride's dress looks perfect, as she always planned it.
I catch my breath as I walk inside
Feeling a sense of anticipation and nervousness as the speaker enters a venue.
DANCE WITH ME
An invitation to dance, suggesting a desire for connection and shared moments.
SAY THAT YOU LOVE ME
Expressing a hope or need for verbal affirmation of love during the dance.
DANCE WITH ME
Repeating the invitation to dance, emphasizing the speaker's longing for connection.
TONIGHT
Underlining the significance of the present moment, asking for a commitment to the dance tonight.
I USED TO BE
Reflecting on a past role as part of the bride's daydreams, suggesting a shift in dynamics.
PART OF HER DAYDREAMS
Expressing a sense of loss or change in the speaker's relationship with the bride.
BUT TONIGHT I'M JUST A FRIEND OF THE BRIDE
Accepting the current status as a friend of the bride rather than a more significant role.
On a back road flying Through a Waterville summer day Ended with you cryin'
Recalling a memory of a summer day with emotional moments, possibly involving the bride.
And me drinkin' away
Describing a scene where the speaker copes with emotions by drinking, hinting at challenges.
So where the hell's old Tommy?
Questioning the whereabouts of a person named Tommy, indicating changes in the town.
I guess this whole town's changed But when the music started
Despite changes, being captivated by the music, possibly connecting to the past and memories.
I couldn't look away
Expressing difficulty in looking away when the music starts, suggesting emotional impact.
That could've been us standing side by side
Reflecting on a missed opportunity, imagining an alternate scenario of standing together.
When can I stand up and scream? Cause baby you should be with me.. We ought to be running away...
Expressing a desire to vocalize emotions and assert that the bride should be with the speaker.
Now we're standing standing side by side
Observing the current reality of standing side by side with the bride as a friend.
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