Storefront
Chasing Shadows: A Melodic Tale of Longing and Storefronts
Lyrics
Ok, I’m ready
Expressing readiness or preparedness for something.
Fidget a moment take their hand again
Fidgeting briefly before holding hands again.
Haven’t been here in a while
Not having been in a particular place for a while.
saw you working on the store front
Observing someone working on a storefront.
And your face looked convincing, like you’ve moved along
Noticing a convincing expression on the person's face, suggesting they've moved on.
I watch as I trip on the curb
Watching and stumbling on the curb.
Spilt thoughts out
Expressing scattered or spilled thoughts.
Dallied to the crosswalk, soaking in the people
Leisurely walking to a crosswalk, observing people.
Watching the sun fading mannikins
Watching fading mannequins and the sunset.
As they keep trying to bring people in
Mannequins attempting to attract people to the store.
Giving a little, only want a lot
Being generous but desiring more in return.
Walking home, from a friends house
Returning home from a friend's house.
saw them duck behind the counter
Observing someone hiding behind a counter.
Got a, “Hey man, What do you want? How you doing?”
Receiving a casual greeting and inquiry about well-being.
I wonder where you are
Wondering about the whereabouts of someone.
I wonder where you are
Reiteration of wondering about the person's location.
Speak clear
Encouraging clear communication.
Speak clear, always harping on
Continuously emphasizing the need to speak clearly.
helpless little boy in knots
Describing someone as a helpless little boy in knots.
trying to forget enough
Struggling to forget certain things.
Gee your face looks convincing, Think I want one
Expressing a desire for something convincing, possibly related to a face.
Because I wonder where you are
Reiterating the curiosity about the person's whereabouts.
I wonder where you are
Repeating the inquiry about where the person is.
Don’t skate it
Advising not to ignore or avoid a situation.
any time now
Implying that the situation should be addressed soon.
Build a store front
Suggesting the construction of a storefront to provide warmth.
Keeps the cold out
Highlighting the purpose of a storefront in keeping the cold out.
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