Rearview
Rearview Reflections: Nostalgia and Loss in The Sanctions' Melodic Journey
Lyrics
I sit down in my car, it's a quarter past three
The narrator sits in their car at 3:15 AM.
I dig into my pockets, fumbling around for my keys
The narrator searches for their keys in their pockets.
Why are jean pockets so deep when you miss something you need
Reflecting on the depth of jean pockets when you can't find something important.
My index finger grabs hold of an old broken keychain
The narrator finds an old broken keychain.
Wish I had a (girlfriend), use that empty carpool lane
Expressing a desire for companionship, mentioning the carpool lane.
Adjust my side mirrors left than right
The narrator adjusts the side mirrors before driving.
Turn on the heater, flick on the headlights
The narrator starts the car, turns on the heater, and headlights.
Glance down at the dashboard; 28 Fahrenheit
Observing the temperature on the dashboard (28 Fahrenheit).
Put it in drive, let's get out of here
Deciding to leave the current location, putting the car in drive.
I look into the rearview as I put in a CD
The narrator looks into the rearview mirror while inserting a CD.
There's an old pair of blue eyes staring back at me
The narrator sees a reflection of old blue eyes in the rearview mirror.
A face that I've known since I was two or three
Recognition of a face known since childhood.
Like a second mom, she raised me to be me
Describing the person in the reflection as a second mother who played a significant role in upbringing.
A teacher at Mark West elementary
Identifying the person as a teacher at Mark West elementary.
She made fall in love with the sounds of strings
Crediting the person with sparking an interest in music, particularly strings.
But that couldn't be you, I am alone
Expressing a sense of loneliness, questioning if the reflection could really be the person mentioned.
You passed away from a driver on their phone
Revealing the person's tragic death caused by a distracted driver.
Hufford; gone too soon
Mentioning the person's name (Hufford) and expressing sorrow at their untimely departure.
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