British Columbia
Journey Home: Nostalgia and Farewells in British Columbia
Lyrics
She says she's going back home.
Expresses the speaker's observation that the person mentioned plans to return to her hometown.
Hasn't seen her friends in a while.
Notes that she hasn't seen her friends for a while, suggesting a period of separation or absence.
Plus British Columbia's real nice this time of year.
Highlights the appeal of British Columbia during the current season, possibly as a reason for her return.
And when she gets there she says that she'll phone.
Anticipates her promise to make contact once she reaches her destination.
May take a day or so.
Acknowledges that the communication might be delayed, emphasizing the time it takes to settle in.
It always takes longer than you think it will to settle in.
Reflects on the extended period it takes to adjust to a new place, implying emotional or physical settling.
And she says:
Introduces the speaker's perspective and thoughts with the phrase "And she says:"
So if I leave on that plane,
Quotes her expressing a condition for departure and asking to be remembered through positive memories.
Remember me by our good days.
Encourages reminiscing about shared good times as a way to remember her.
And you don't have to but I'm going to wait.
Shares the speaker's intention to wait for her, indicating a commitment to the relationship.
There's something wrong with the dog.
Shifts the focus to a problem with the dog, introducing a potential complication.
She can't stop eating on herself.
Describes the dog's unhealthy behavior, possibly symbolizing neglect or stress.
And the scabs that are under her fur,
References physical signs (scabs) on the dog, implying a connection to the speaker's absence.
Mean that I've been away too long.
Suggests that the dog's condition is a result of the speaker being away for an extended period.
And I should really give her away
Contemplates giving the dog away to someone who can provide better care and attention.
To a good heart, in a better place.
Considers finding a more suitable environment for the dog with a caring owner.
I'm going to miss you when you go.
Expresses a sentiment of missing the person mentioned when she leaves.
You'll do better than this home.
Encourages the person to find a better home, suggesting the current environment may not be ideal.
Someone to take you on walks, show you off.
Suggests the possibility of someone else taking care of her, emphasizing the need for companionship.
Before it's too late.
Urges taking action before it's too late, possibly implying the urgency of addressing issues in the relationship.
At best you'll be blind and gray.
Paints a somber picture of the potential future, describing the dog as blind and gray.
A warm climate for your last days.
Proposes a warmer and more comfortable climate for the dog's last days.
Should have never let her go,
Regrets letting the dog go, acknowledging a past mistake.
But you were always better alone.
Justifies the decision by stating that the dog was always better off alone, possibly alluding to a challenging relationship.
Some people never learn until it's too late.
Reflects on the theme of delayed learning, suggesting that some realizations come too late.
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