The Trolley Song
Journey of Love on the Trolley: A Heartfelt Encounter
Lyrics
With my high-starched collar and my high-top shoes
Describing the speaker's appearance: well-dressed with a high collar, high shoes, and hair styled elaborately.
And my hair piled high upon my head
Continuation of the speaker's appearance, emphasizing the hair being piled high on the head.
I went to lose a jolly hour on the trolley and lost my heart instead.
The speaker went on the trolley intending to spend an enjoyable hour but unexpectedly fell in love instead.
With his light brown derby and his bright green tie
Describing a man's appearance: wearing a light brown derby hat and a bright green tie, considered very handsome.
He was quite the handsomest of men
Further emphasis on the man's attractiveness.
I started to yen so I counted to ten then I counted to ten again.
The speaker felt a strong desire (yen) for the man, counting to ten twice, possibly trying to control emotions.
Clang, clang, clang went the trolley, ding, ding, ding went the bell
Describing the sounds of the trolley and the bell ringing, creating a lively atmosphere.
Zing, zing, zing went my heartstrings
Expressing the excitement and emotion (zing) felt upon seeing the man.
From the moment I saw him I fell.
The speaker fell in love instantly upon seeing the man.
Chug, chug, chug went the motor, bump, bump, bump went the break
Describing the sounds of the trolley's motor and brakes.
Thump, thump, thump went my heartstrings
Emphasizing the intense feelings in the speaker's heart.
When he smiled I could feel the car shake.
The man's smile had a significant effect on the speaker, making her feel intense emotions.
He tipped his hat and took a seat
The man politely greeted the speaker and took a seat.
He said he hoped he hadn't stepped upon my feet.
He expressed concern about possibly stepping on the speaker's feet.
He asked my name, I held my breath
The man inquired about the speaker's name, causing her to feel nervous and unable to speak.
I couldn't speak because he scared me half to death.
The man's presence made the speaker extremely nervous.
Buzz, buzz, buzz went the buzzer, flop, flop, flop went the wheels
Describing sounds related to the trolley's movement.
Stop, stop, stop went my heartstrings
Expressing the intense emotions felt as the man prepared to leave.
As he started to go then I started to know how it feels
The speaker began to realize and understand the depth of her feelings as the man was about to depart.
When the universe reels.
The intensity of emotions is overwhelming, causing a feeling of the universe spinning or reeling.
As he started to leave, I took hold of his sleeve with my hand
The speaker tried to prevent the man from leaving by holding onto his sleeve.
And as if it were planned.
It seemed as though the man stayed with the speaker willingly, as if it was prearranged.
He stayed on with me and it was grand just to stand
The speaker felt joy just standing with the man, holding hands until the end of the line.
With his hand holding mine to the end of the line.
Describing the connection between the speaker and the man, holding hands until the journey's end.
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