Lyrics
She sat there blinking
Expressing the action of sitting and blinking, possibly in contemplation.
She's a fly on the wall
Metaphorically portraying the person as an unnoticed observer in a situation.
Staring into the hall
Focused on what is happening, suggesting a sense of detachment or observation.
Like an idiot
Describing herself with a self-deprecating term, implying a lack of self-awareness.
Like a rattlebrain
Using a playful term to depict someone who is absent-minded or easily distracted.
In the classroom
Referencing a classroom setting, possibly highlighting a sense of not fitting in or feeling out of place.
What a wonderful way
Expressing admiration for the experience of being alive in the world.
To be alive to live in this world
Highlighting the positive perspective on existence.
Being a stranger wrapped in a shawl
Describing a feeling of being a stranger, possibly an outsider, wrapped in a shawl for comfort or protection.
She loves those little pieces of hope
Expressing affection for small moments of optimism or positivity.
And wants to give a bit of her own
Desire to contribute positivity to the world.
Her own
Reiteration of the desire to contribute something unique and personal.
Oh her own
-She don't need no answers
Asserting independence by stating she doesn't require definitive answers.
Starstruck by the strangers
Being captivated or impressed by unfamiliar or extraordinary individuals.
She don't give a damn
Repeating the indifference towards societal judgments or opinions.
She don't give a damn
-She don't give a damn
-If she get lonely lonely
Indifference towards potential loneliness.
Too scared to be so tangled
Feeling afraid of becoming too emotionally involved or connected.
So she puts up a wall
Creating emotional distance by building metaphorical walls.
Hides away from the world
Choosing to hide away from the complexities of the world.
They say
Portraying societal pressure to conform or be perceived as "normal."
(they say they say)
-Hey don't be such a weirdo
-What a wonderful way
Reiteration of the positive perspective on existence.
To be alive to live in this world
Emphasizing the wonder of being alive despite feeling like a stranger.
Being a stranger wrapped in a shawl
Repeating the theme of feeling like an outsider or stranger.
She loves those little pieces of hope
Expressing affection for small moments of optimism or positivity (repeated from line 13).
And wants to give a bit of her own
Desire to contribute positivity to the world (repeated from line 14).
Her own
Reiteration of the desire to contribute something unique and personal (repeated from line 15-16).
Oh her own
-She don't need no answers
Emphasizing independence and self-sufficiency by stating no need for definitive answers.
Starstruck by the strangers
Being fascinated or impressed by unfamiliar or extraordinary individuals (repeated from line 19).
She don't give a damn
Emphasizing indifference towards societal judgments or opinions (repeated from line 21-23).
She don't give a damn
-She don't give a damn
-If she get lonely lonely
Reiterating the indifference towards potential loneliness (repeated from line 24).
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