The Old Lamplighter
Embracing Memories: The Illuminated Path of the Old Lamplighter
Lyrics
He made the night a little brighter
He brought joy and brightness to the night.
Wherever he would go
His positive influence was felt everywhere he went.
The old lamplighter
Referring to the person who used to light the lamps.
Of long, long ago
This person did this task in the distant past.
His snowy hair was so much whiter
Describing the old lamplighter's hair as very white.
Beneath the candle glow
Under the light of the candle, emphasizing his age.
The old lamplighter
Refers to the lamplighter of the past.
Of long, long ago
Reiterating the idea of a lamplighter from long ago.
You'd hear the patter of his feet
Describing the sound of the lamplighter's footsteps.
As he came toddling down the street
He would walk down the street.
His smile would hide a lonely heart, you see
Despite his smile, he carried a lonely heart.
If there were sweethearts in the park
If there were couples in the park, he would leave their lamp dark.
He'd pass a lamp and leave it dark
Remembering past days, he leaves certain lamps unlit.
Remembering the days that used to be
Nostalgically recalling times gone by.
For he recalls when dreams were new
Reflecting on the time when dreams were fresh and new.
He loved someone who loved him too
He loved someone who reciprocated his feelings.
Who walks with him alone in memory
Walking alone but accompanied by memories.
He made the night a little brighter
Repetition of the idea that he brightened the night.
Wherever he would go
Emphasizing his positive influence wherever he went.
The old lamplighter
Reiterating the image of the old lamplighter from the past.
Of long, long ago
Highlighting the historical aspect of the lamplighter.
Now if you look up in the sky
Encouraging the listener to look at the sky for understanding.
You'll understand the reason why
Explaining the reason for the glowing stars at night.
The little stars at night are all aglow
Stars symbolize the lamps he used to light.
He turns them on when night is here
He "turns on" the stars when night falls.
He turns them off when dawn is near
He "turns off" the stars as dawn approaches.
The little man we laughed of long ago
Referring to the person humorously, recalling the past.
He made the night a little brighter
Reiteration of the idea that he brought brightness to the night.
Wherever he would go
Wherever he went, he had a positive impact.
The old lamplighter of long, long ago
Summarizing the role of the old lamplighter from the past.
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