Watering Hole
Whispers of Urban Solitude: The Barstool Chronicles
Lyrics
I'm just new here
I am a newcomer to this place.
Just having a drink here
I'm just here to have a drink.
But I've been hanging 'round
Although I'm new, I've been spending time around.
Watching every game in town
I've been observing all the activities in the town.
And whose dealing in
Reference to the people involved in uncertain situations.
What ifs and maybes
Speculation and uncertainty about possibilities.
And a whole lot of been theres and I walked away
Recalling past experiences with missed opportunities.
No one is saving
No one is coming to rescue or help.
There's a genius at the bar
A person with wisdom and experience is present at the bar.
Bearing battle wounds and scars
This person has faced challenges and hardships.
And growing thin
They are physically and emotionally worn out.
A good woman can't save you
A supportive partner alone cannot rescue you.
A good man won't fight
Even a good person may not stand up for you.
When you're sliding off your bar stool
Describing a moment of decline and vulnerability.
And you head out in the night
Leaving the safety of the bar and entering the unknown.
A good woman can't save you
Reiteration of the idea that a good partner may not save you.
A good man won't fight
Reiteration that a good person may not fight for you.
And it's rainy and it's cold
Describing the weather and atmosphere in Portland.
Is Portland feeling old to you tonight
Questioning if Portland feels old on this particular night.
And it's rainy and it's cold
Reiteration of the weather and mood in Portland.
Is Portland feeling old to you tonight
Questioning if Portland feels old again on this night.
And the bar tab tells the tale
The bar tab reflects one's experiences and choices.
Make the most of what's not happening
Suggesting making the most of what is currently not happening.
Pretending not to fail
Pretending not to fail and maintaining a facade.
And this break in time is growing long
The passage of time during a challenging period is prolonged.
And your narrative in the storyline
One's personal story is barely holding on or unraveling.
Is barely holding on
Empty line, no specific meaning.
A good woman can't save you
Reiteration that a good person may not fight for you.
A good man won't fight
Describing a moment of decline and vulnerability.
When you're sliding off your bar stool
Leaving the safety of the bar and entering the unknown.
And you head out in the night
Reiteration that a supportive partner may not save you.
A good woman can't save you
Reiteration that a good person may not fight for you.
A good man won't fight
Empty line, no specific meaning.
And it's rainy and it's cold
Describing the weather and atmosphere in Portland.
Is Portland feeling old to you tonight
Questioning if Portland feels old on this particular night.
And it's rainy and it's cold
Reiteration of the weather and mood in Portland.
Is Portland feeling old to you tonight
Questioning if Portland feels old again on this night.
And it's rainy and it's cold
Reiteration of the weather and atmosphere in Portland.
Is Portland feeling old to you tonight
Questioning if Portland feels old on this particular night.
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