Queen of Clubs
Reflections on Home: A Tale of Dreams and Realities
Lyrics
Shattered glass and half burnt cigarettes
Broken and discarded items symbolize untold stories.
Tell a silent tale that no one ever heard
The untold narratives hidden within the debris.
I don't lean and you don't need nothing for me
A mutual understanding of not relying on each other.
And together we just sit here and shoot the shit
Engaging in casual conversation without any specific purpose.
We're a long way from New York
Being far away from a bustling, lively city.
I'm in the same town I was born
Staying in the same place where one originated.
And home ain't never felt so far away
A sense of alienation from the concept of 'home.'
Home ain't never felt so far away
Reiteration of feeling distanced from home.
And katie never leave her side
A character named Katie, possibly a friend or a significant other.
She look like death at thirty five
Katie's deteriorating appearance at a relatively young age.
We ain't the only shadows in this room
Awareness of others facing similar struggles.
And when the folks go out at night
Implying mortality or danger when venturing out.
Only some of them arrive
Not everyone returns safely from their ventures.
To find a place to be alone
Seeking solace or privacy in a crowded world.
We're a long way from New York
Repetition of being distant from a bustling city.
I'm in the same town I was born
Continuation of staying in the same birthplace.
And home ain't never felt so far away
Feeling disconnected from the concept of home.
Home ain't never felt so far away
Emphasizing the emotional distance from home.
So don't go chasing by what you dream
Advice against pursuing unrealistic dreams.
You may fall and trip and drift away but into your disbelief
Warning about the consequences of chasing unattainable dreams.
And when you wake and then you see
Realization upon awakening that reality differs from dreams.
You ain't what you thought you'd be
Disappointment in not achieving envisioned aspirations.
And far worse than what the nightmares bring
Suggesting reality can be worse than imagined fears.
I walk slowly to your side of the room
Moving closer to someone who's unaware, possibly asleep.
But your fast asleep
Confirmation of the person's deep slumber.
And I ain't one to wake you from your dreams
Respecting their dream state, avoiding disturbance.
But time goes by to wake you up
Time eventually bringing about awakening.
And from your nose I see the blood
Noticing physical signs of distress or harm.
And you went chasing what you dreamed
Confirmation of chasing unattainable dreams leading to harm.
Now your back in old New York
A return to a familiar yet distant place.
I'm in still right where I was born
Continuation of being in the same birthplace despite changes.
And it seems to me there's only one road home
Recognition of only one clear path back home.
And it seems to me there's only one road home
Reiteration of a singular path leading home.
So don't go chasing by what you dream
Repeating the caution against pursuing unachievable dreams.
You may fall and trip and drift away but into your disbelief
Reiterating the warning of the repercussions of chasing dreams.
And when you wake and then you see
Revisiting the realization of not meeting envisioned goals.
You ain't what you thought you'd be
Disappointment in not becoming what was anticipated.
And far worse than what the nightmares bring
Implying that reality can surpass even the worst nightmares.
And it seems to me there's only one road home
Highlighting the singular route leading back home.
Yah it seems to me there's only one road home
Reiteration of the existence of only one path back home.
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