Pawn Shop
Pawned Dreams: Unveiling Life's Price Tags in Charlotte Avenue
Lyrics
She pushed her wedding ring across the counter
Symbolizes the end of a marriage as the woman places her wedding ring on the pawn shop counter.
And said, "Tell me that it's worth more than I think."
She questions the value of the marriage, seeking confirmation that it was more significant than she perceived.
There's a bus to Baton Rouge leaves in an hour
Indicates a decision to leave, mentioning a bus to Baton Rouge departing soon.
And $90 cash buys me a seat
Expresses the immediate need for cash and the option of selling the ring to afford a bus ticket.
That quarter-carat, picture-perfect dream
Describes the ring as a small, seemingly perfect dream that didn't live up to expectations.
Wasn't all it was cracked up to be
Highlights the disappointment and disillusionment with the marriage represented by the ring.
But it ain't stolen, it ain't hot
Asserts that the ring is legal and not stolen, challenging potential misconceptions.
Someone told me it cost alot
Addresses the perception of the ring's high cost, questioning its actual value.
Man, ain't that the truth
Reflects on the truth of the situation, acknowledging the reality of the failed marriage.
Thought I'd wear it my whole life
Expresses initial intentions to wear the ring throughout life, highlighting a change in perspective.
It never even crossed my mind
Admits the lack of consideration regarding the future of the ring when it was first acquired.
Back when it was new
References the early days of the ring when it was new and had sentimental value.
It'd end up in a pawn shop on Charlotte Avenue
Foresees the ring's destiny in a pawn shop on Charlotte Avenue, emphasizing the unexpected turn of events.
He walked in with it slung over his shoulder
Introduces a character selling a guitar, portraying a similar sense of disappointment and financial struggle.
He said, "Man, you'll never give me a fair price."
Expresses skepticism about receiving a fair price for the guitar in the pawn shop.
But this young man's town's just watchin' me get older
Acknowledges the aging process and the challenges faced by a musician in a town that observes the passage of time.
And the songs I sing don't feed my kids and wife
Highlights the difficulty of sustaining a livelihood through music, especially when supporting a family.
There's a few belt buckle scratches on the back
Describes minor imperfections on the guitar, symbolizing the wear and tear of life.
And the B-string tends to fall a little flat
Details additional flaws in the guitar, emphasizing its second-hand condition.
But it ain't stolen, it ain't hot
Reiterates that the guitar is not stolen and challenges preconceived notions about its value.
Someone told me it cost alot
Questions the perceived high cost of the guitar, suggesting a discrepancy between perception and reality.
Man, ain't that the truth
Acknowledges the truth of the situation, echoing the theme of disillusionment and unexpected outcomes.
Thought I'd play it my whole life
Initial intentions to play the guitar throughout life, reflecting a change in perspective similar to the wedding ring.
Never even crossed my mind
Admits the lack of consideration regarding the future of the guitar when it was first acquired.
Back when it was new
References the early days of the guitar when it was new and held sentimental value.
It'd end up in a pawn shop on Charlotte Avenue
Foresees the guitar's destiny in a pawn shop on Charlotte Avenue, mirroring the fate of the wedding ring.
Dreams don't die even when they're broken
Asserts the resilience of dreams, even in the face of brokenness, hinting at hope for a better future.
Tomorrow when that sign says "Open"
Anticipates a new beginning when the pawn shop opens, suggesting the potential for positive change.
That guitar or that wedding band
Highlights the transformative power of selling items like the guitar or wedding band to fund new dreams.
Will start a new dream, second-hand
Emphasizes the concept of starting afresh, building second-hand dreams from the remnants of the past.
It ain't stolen, it ain't hot
Reiterates that the guitar or wedding band is legitimate and not stolen, dispelling potential doubts.
Someone told me cost alot
Questions the perceived high cost of the guitar or wedding band, challenging societal judgments.
Man, ain't that the truth
Acknowledges the truth of the situation, emphasizing the inevitability of change and adaptation.
Thought I'd own it my whole life
Initial intentions to own the guitar or wedding band throughout life, recognizing the unpredictability of life's journey.
It never even crossed my mind
Admits the lack of consideration regarding the future of the guitar or wedding band when it was first acquired.
Back when it was new
References the early days of the guitar or wedding band when it was new and held sentimental value.
It'd end up in a pawn shop on Charlotte Avenue
Foresees the guitar or wedding band's destiny in a pawn shop on Charlotte Avenue, concluding the narrative.
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