County Orange
Fussy Feet and Tailored Bliss: Decoding the Meaning in 'County Orange'
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Our little friend
Refers to a small acquaintance or companion
He didn't want to wear
He resisted wearing
His white buckled shoes
His formal, pristine shoes with buckles
Nor was barefoot
Nor did he prefer being barefoot
His speed
His pace or quickness
He didn't like grocery store feet
He disliked the uncleanliness associated with shopping feet
He was a fussy little kid
He was particular and choosy, especially concerning shoes
When it came to footwear
His preferences were distinct when it came to footwear
But on Friday he could wear whatever he damn well pleased
However, on Fridays, he had the freedom to wear whatever he wanted
The jive ass trickery
Deceptive or insincere behavior
That makes this anything
Manipulation that distorts reality
But what it is
The situation isn't what it appears to be
Dressed in county orange or city gray
Whether dressed in prison attire or city clothing
Got rubber sandals
Opted for rubber sandals for safety or caution
Just to be safe
Metaphorically speaking
Figuratively speaking or symbolically
We find our little friend
We find our friend in a situation analogous to previous
Back in his white buckled shoes again
Returning to his formal shoes, representing a new beginning or routine
The Monday if you will
Symbolizes the start of the workweek after a carefree time
Of our Friday
Comparing the relaxed time (Friday) to the more structured (Monday)
Spent in tailored bliss
Time spent in well-fitted comfort
But if you strip the myth
Removing the false narrative or perception
Away from the man
Reducing the exaggeration surrounding an individual
Its just one to six months
Referring to a period of confinement or restriction
Of Mondays for our little friend
Repetition of mundane days for the individual
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