Last Night In Boston
Farewell to Boston: A Melancholic Ode to Love and Departure
Lyrics
It's my last night in Boston
Expressing that the speaker's time in Boston is coming to an end.
And oh but I'm so sad to go
Conveying a sense of sadness about leaving Boston.
It's my last night to be with you
Indicating that it's the speaker's final night with someone special in Boston.
Ah how I wish it wasn't so
Expressing a desire that the departure wasn't necessary.
So goodbye to old Brookline
Bidding farewell to a specific area in Boston called Brookline.
Farewell to Back Bay
Saying goodbye to Back Bay, another location in Boston.
Those lonely Cambridge alleyways
Mentioning Cambridge alleyways, perhaps associated with memories of the speaker and someone else.
Where you and I would play
Reflecting on shared moments of play in those Cambridge alleyways.
And no more walking Winter Street
No more walks on Winter Street, describing a specific location.
In the hazy summer heat
Recalling walks on Winter Street during hazy summer days.
Beside the ghosts of patriots
Mentioning the ghosts of patriots, possibly alluding to historical or symbolic elements.
With their hollow pacing feet
Describing the pacing feet of these patriots, creating a somber atmosphere.
It's my last night in Boston
Reiterating that it's the last night in Boston with a sense of sadness.
And oh but I'm so sad to go
Expressing sorrow about leaving Boston once again.
It's my last night to be with you
Emphasizing that it's the final night to be with someone in Boston.
Ah how I wish it wasn't so
Repeating the wish that the departure wasn't necessary.
And so long Johnny boy
Bidding farewell to someone named Johnny boy.
Rosemary as well
Saying goodbye to another person named Rosemary.
Who knows where we'll meet again
Expressing uncertainty about where and when they might meet again, suggesting the possibility of an afterlife.
In Heaven or in Hell
Referencing Heaven or Hell as potential meeting places, adding a spiritual dimension.
Now the promised land is far away
Stating that the promised land is distant for everyone, including the speaker.
For you and them and me
Commenting on the daily construction of walls preventing freedom.
And the walls are built up day by day
Metaphorically addressing societal barriers and restrictions.
To stop us being free
Highlighting the increasing limitations on personal freedom.
It's my last night in Boston
Reiterating the impending departure and expressing sadness.
And oh but I'm so sad to go
Conveying deep emotion about leaving Boston behind.
It's my last night to be with you
Highlighting that it's the final night with someone special in Boston.
Ah how I wish it wasn't so
Repeating the wish for the situation to be different.
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