Memphis
Lost Love in Memphis: A Tale of Longing and Separation
Lyrics
Long distance information give me Memphis Tennessee
Asking for long-distance information to connect to Memphis, Tennessee.
Help me find a party tried to get in touch with me
Requesting help to locate a gathering or event where someone attempted to contact the speaker.
She did not leave her number but I know who placed the call
Despite not leaving a contact number, the speaker knows the identity of the caller.
My uncle took the message and he wrote on the wall
The speaker's uncle took the message and left a note about it on a wall.
Help me information get in touch with my Marie
Asking for information to get in touch with Marie, the only person who would call from Memphis.
She's the only who'd call me here from Memphis Tennessee
Describing Marie's residence location in Memphis, specifying the area and geography.
Her home is on the south side high up on a ridge
Detailing Marie's house location on the southern side, situated on an elevated area.
Just a half a mile from the Mississippi bridge
Approximating the distance of Marie's home from the Mississippi bridge, about half a mile.
Help me information more than that I cannot add
Requesting further information but unable to provide more details beyond missing Marie and reminiscing about their shared experiences.
Only that I miss her and all the times we had
Expressing the speaker's longing for Marie and the memories they shared.
But we were torn apart because her ma did not agree
Explaining how their relationship faced challenges as Marie's mother didn't approve, leading to their separation.
She tore apart our happy home in Memphis Tennessee
Highlighting the turmoil caused by Marie's mother, resulting in the destruction of their happy home in Memphis.
Help me information more than that I cannot add
Reiterating the desire for information but unable to add more beyond missing Marie and recalling their moments together.
Only that I miss her and all the times we had
Expressing the longing for Marie and the cherished memories they had together.
But we were torn apart because her ma did not agree
Reflecting on the difficulties faced due to Marie's mother's disapproval, leading to their separation.
She tore apart our happy home in Memphis Tennessee
Reiterating the upheaval caused by Marie's mother, resulting in the destruction of their happy home in Memphis.
Last time I saw Marie she was waving me goodbye
Recalling the last moment the speaker saw Marie bidding farewell with tears in her eyes.
With hurry home drops on her cheek that trickled from her eye
Describing how Marie, despite being only six years old, tearfully bid goodbye, expressing sadness at the separation.
Marie is only six years old, oh information please
Requesting information to connect with Marie, emphasizing her young age and the speaker's plea for assistance.
Try and put me through to her in Memphis Tennessee
Asking for assistance in reaching Marie in Memphis, echoing the urgency to reconnect.
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