Waitress
Waitress' Silent Symphony: Unveiling Life's Struggles and Triumphs
Lyrics
When the waitress is sliding down the wall
Depicts a scene where the waitress is in distress, perhaps emotionally or physically.
You can see her chest rise and fall
Observing the waitress's physical reactions, emphasizing the emotional intensity of the situation.
Her mascara runnin' thin
Her mascara running thin suggests she's been crying or is emotionally overwhelmed.
And the pay phone is swinging against the wall
A chaotic environment, with the pay phone swinging, indicating tension or disorder.
Don't ask her 'bout the call
Discouraging inquiries about the call, hinting at a sensitive or private matter.
You know she only trying to begin again
She's attempting to start anew, implying resilience or a desire for a fresh beginning.
And the manager is yelling
The manager is agitated, possibly about the waitress's appearance, adding to the chaotic scene.
Something about her hair being in her face
The manager criticizes her, highlighting trivial concerns amidst a more significant issue.
Customer complainin' but he really has no case
A customer complains, but it's suggested their grievance lacks substance.
And the counter queens don't even lookup from their magazines
The counter queens are indifferent, absorbed in their magazines, symbolizing apathy.
But oh, and the waitress, oh, she stares straight ahead
The waitress remains stoic, looking forward, perhaps symbolizing endurance or resilience.
Saying something she never said
Contradictory behavior, saying things she hasn't said before, indicating internal turmoil.
And the waitress has them backing
The waitress asserts control, forcing others into a defensive position against the wall.
Has them backing against the wall till they white in the face
The intensity of the situation causes people to turn pale, suggesting fear or anxiety.
She got 'em going now, oh, them praying
She has a powerful effect on those around her, making them pray or plead.
But they never know of the role they play
Others are unaware of their role in contributing to the waitress's predicament.
And the manager is quiet as she f-f-fumbles with the drawer
The manager becomes silent as the waitress deals with a drawer, implying a shift in power dynamics.
No, he said no, he said, you will never get away with this
The manager expresses doubt that she will succeed in whatever she's attempting.
No, she said, you will never get away with this
The waitress defiantly asserts that she will overcome the challenges.
'Cause today when the door opens
The door opens, introducing an external element that adds to the difficulties.
The rain slants in
The rain creates a messy environment, symbolizing the challenges faced by the waitress.
There's water all over the floor
Water on the floor adds to the chaos, emphasizing the difficulties in maintaining order.
Busser waves to the meter maid
A busser acknowledges a meter maid, but there's no reciprocal acknowledgment, indicating isolation.
Who don't waive back no more
The meter maid no longer responds, suggesting a breakdown in communication or connection.
We're all searching for something
A universal search for meaning or purpose is acknowledged, emphasizing shared human experiences.
We'll all find a place to stay
Despite challenges, everyone will eventually find a place to belong or find stability.
Though we may have next to nothing
Even with minimal resources, there's a determination to find a way forward.
Oh Lord, we'll find a way
An appeal to a higher power, suggesting faith or hope in overcoming adversity.
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