Lyrics
I saw the songwriter today
The speaker encountered the songwriter today.
I’ve been waiting for him to say
The speaker has been anticipating a response from the songwriter.
Something back to me
Desire for a meaningful reply from the songwriter.
Something back to me
Reiterating the longing for a response.
And I should clarify I don’t know
The speaker admits to not fully understanding the songwriter’s nature or intentions.
The songwriter in line that I chose
The specific songwriter referred to by the speaker remains undefined.
To romanticize
The speaker has idealized or exaggerated the songwriter’s characteristics.
Had those longin’ eyes
The songwriter is perceived to possess a deep yearning or longing.
I wonder if we are writing
Contemplation on whether both the speaker and the songwriter are creating similar compositions.
The same song from a block away
Speculation on whether they are crafting analogous songs from close proximity.
I wonder if we are writing
Reiteration of the possibility of writing the same song.
That same song would he use my name
Questioning if the songwriter would incorporate the speaker's identity in their composition.
I wonder if we are writing
Contemplating whether both are composing about a lost songwriter.
About the songwriter that got away
Writing about a songwriter who slipped away.
And when we met that Friday in May I was
Recollection of a meeting with the songwriter on a specific date (Friday in May).
talking fast, said he had a
Describing the speaker's swift speech during their encounter.
Familiar face, do you live nearby
Noticing a familiar aspect in the songwriter's appearance and inquiring about their proximity.
He said yes and I said so do I
Discovering a shared location with the songwriter.
And though our interaction was small
Despite a brief interaction, the speaker was drawn to the songwriter.
He turned around and I liked what I saw
The speaker was attracted to the songwriter upon seeing them from a different angle.
And he smiled brighter
The songwriter's smile made a positive impression on the speaker.
Said he was a songwriter
The songwriter revealed their occupation as a songwriter.
Ahhhh
Exclamation expressing the speaker’s emotions.
I wonder if we are writing
Reiteration of the contemplation regarding writing similar songs from a distance.
The same song from a block away
Continued speculation about composing parallel songs from a nearby location.
I wonder if we are writing
Questioning if the songwriter would incorporate the speaker's identity in their creation.
The same song would he use my name
Reiterating the query of whether the songwriter would include the speaker's name in their song.
I wonder if we are writing
Contemplating whether both are composing about a lost songwriter.
About the songwriter that got away
Writing about a songwriter who slipped away.
Ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba
Repetitive sounds that might signify contemplation or transition in thought.
ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba
Continuation of the same repetitive sounds, possibly for rhythmic effect.
I wonder if we are writing
Reflecting on the possibility of writing similar songs from a distance.
The same song from a block away
Speculation if the songwriter would incorporate the speaker's identity in their composition.
I wonder if we are writing
Reiterating the query of whether the songwriter would include the speaker's name in their song.
That same song would he use my name
Reiteration of the question if the songwriter would use the speaker's identity in their creation.
Would he use my name
Repeating the uncertainty of whether the songwriter would mention the speaker's name.
Would he use my name
Reiteration of the uncertainty of being referenced by the songwriter.
He was a song, a song, writer, writer
Describing the songwriter as a composition, emphasizing their role as a creator.
A songwriter like me
Confirming the similarity between the speaker and the songwriter as both being songwriters.
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