Eatonville
Whispers Beneath the Stars: A Tale of Time and Life
Lyrics
It's not every day I see you waiting here
Encounter with someone waiting; not a common occurrence.
On the front porch of the store telling tales
Describes the setting as the front porch, suggesting a casual environment for storytelling.
I've come a hundred miles from the everglades
Speaker mentions a significant distance traveled, possibly symbolizing effort or a journey.
And if you've got some time, tell me of your day
Invites the person to share their experiences if they have time.
Oh, sit beneath the stars
Suggests a calming and reflective atmosphere beneath the stars.
Oh, the days are hot and long
Describes the weather as hot and the days as long, setting a scene of endurance or hardship.
I think time has taken everything from me
Reflects on the impact of time, potentially expressing loss or change.
And my hands no longer work anymore
Indicates a physical decline, with hands no longer functioning as they used to.
There's a child in the mud laughing now
Observation of a child in the mud, possibly highlighting innocence in the face of life's challenges.
She doesn't know her life is running away
Suggests unawareness of the passing of time in the child's laughter.
Oh, sit beneath the stars
Repeats the idea of sitting beneath the stars, emphasizing the serene environment.
Oh, the days are hot and long
Reiterates the hot and long days, reinforcing the challenging aspects of life.
Oh, sit beneath the stars
Repeats the call to sit beneath the stars, underscoring its significance.
Oh, the days are hot and long
Restates the description of hot and long days, emphasizing endurance.
It's not every day I see you waiting here
Reintroduces the rare sight of someone waiting, creating a sense of uniqueness.
On the front porch of the store telling tales
Restates the setting on the front porch, suggesting continuity in the storytelling scene.
I've come a hundred miles from the everglades
Reiterates the significant journey from the everglades, possibly highlighting a personal or emotional voyage.
And if you've got some time, tell me of your day
Reinvites the person to share their day if they have time.
And if you've got some time
Emphasizes the conditional nature of sharing time, suggesting its importance.
Only if you've got some time
Repeats the conditional statement, underscoring the need for available time.
If you've got some time
Reiterates the condition, reinforcing the speaker's interest in the other person's experiences.
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