The Ghost of a Smile
Chasing Smiles: Exploring the Meaning Behind 'The Ghost of a Smile'
Lyrics
You gotta walk that mile Honeychild
You must endure a challenging journey, Honeychild.
You gotta walk that mile Honeychild
Reiteration of the importance of enduring difficulties.
Well I'll show you what is hip
Introducing what is considered cool or trendy.
As we walk down Leeson strip
Walking down Leeson strip, possibly a specific location or a metaphorical journey.
And I'll do it for the ghost of a smile
Doing something for the sake of a faint, elusive smile.
Just the ghost, the ghost of a smile
Emphasizing the intangible nature of the smile, it's like a ghost.
Just the ghost, the ghost of a smile
Repetition, highlighting the ephemeral nature of the smile.
You can't take it with you when you go
You cannot bring material possessions with you after death.
You can't take it with you when you go
Reiteration of the idea that material wealth doesn't accompany you in death.
You gotta walk, walk that mile
Reiterating the need to endure difficulties, with the speaker's companionship.
& I'll be with you Honeychild
Expressing commitment to be with Honeychild during the challenging journey.
& I'll do it for the ghost of a smile
Performing actions for the sake of a barely perceptible smile.
Just the ghost, the ghost of a smile
Repetition of the idea of doing things for the elusive smile.
Just the ghost, the ghost of a smile
Reiteration, emphasizing the ghostly quality of the smile.
Don't wait too long
A warning not to delay or procrastinate.
Don't wait too long
Repetition of the warning against delay.
Don't wait too long or I'll be gone
Stressing the consequence of waiting too long – the speaker will be gone.
Don't wait too long
Repeated advice not to wait too long.
Don't wait too long
Further emphasis on avoiding delay.
Don't wait too long
Continued advice against waiting too long.
Or I'll be gone
Reiterating the consequence of waiting – the speaker's departure.
Just the ghost, the ghost of a smile
Repetition of the idea of performing actions for the elusive smile.
Just the ghost, the ghost of a smile
Emphasizing the ethereal nature of the smile through repetition.
Just the ghost, the ghost of a smile
Continued repetition, underscoring the elusive quality of the smile.
Just the ghost, the ghost of a smile
Final repetition, reinforcing the idea of pursuing the elusive ghost of a smile.
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