String Man
Enchanted by the String Man: A Tale of Love and Loss
Lyrics
I fell in love with the string man
I developed romantic feelings for the guitarist in a rock and roll band, referred to as the "string man."
Who played guitar in a rock and roll band.
The guitarist played in a rock and roll band.
And every night I'd watch them play
Every night, I watched the band perform.
But it happened at the matinee
Something significant occurred during a matinee performance.
How I squirmed when he bent those strings,
I felt uneasy or excited when the guitarist played intense guitar solos.
And I screamed when he started to sing.
I expressed strong emotions, likely admiration, when the guitarist sang.
The way he moved and looked so groovy,
The guitarist's movements and appearance were captivating and stylish.
Well, ya know, he did something to me.
His presence had a profound impact on me.
String man...string man...string man...string man...
A repetitive emphasis on the term "string man," possibly highlighting obsession or infatuation.
So I followed the string man
I started following the guitarist, who now played in a string band.
Who played guitar in a string band.
They played nightly, and I continued to be an avid spectator.
And every night I'd watch them play,
The band's performance improved consistently.
And they got better everyday.
They became more skilled with each passing day.
Pretty soon, and what do ya think
Soon, the band gained popularity.
(What do you think)
A rhetorical question emphasizing the band's success.
Everybody's saying they're the biggest thing
People acknowledged them as a significant musical phenomenon.
(The biggest thing)
The band produced hit records and became part of the music scene.
Hit records and making the scene
They achieved recognition and success.
(The scene)
The band's images appeared in fan magazines, possibly reflecting their rising fame.
Sexy pictures in the fan magazines.
Mention of sexy pictures in fan magazines, suggesting a level of celebrity and attractiveness.
String man...string man...string man...string man...
Reiteration of the obsession or infatuation with the "string man."
I strung along with the string man;
I continued to be associated with the guitarist, who called me his biggest fan.
He always called me his biggest fan.
Despite his kindness, the relationship was not destined to last.
Though he was kind, I should have known better
Reflection on my failure to realize that the relationship wouldn't endure.
Than to think we'd always stay together.
The realization came during a wild and loud show.
And then one night the show was wild and loud,
I noticed the guitarist's attention shifting to a pretty girl in the crowd.
And I saw a pretty girl out in the crowd.
The show became emotionally charged.
She waved at him and caught his eye
The guitarist acknowledged another girl in the audience, leading to emotional distress for me.
The way he looked at her it made me cry.
The guitarist's gaze and interaction with the other girl caused emotional pain.
String man
Repetition of the term "String man" as an expression of continued emotional attachment.
String man...string man...string man...
Further emphasis on the emotional connection with the "string man."
String man...string man...string man...
Continued expression of emotional attachment, possibly indicating unresolved feelings.
String man...string man...string man...
Repetition of "String man" to reinforce the emotional impact of the experience.
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