Presentation Boarder
Yearning at the Square: The Tale of a Presentation Boarder's Secrets
Lyrics
ya know that i'll be waitin
Expressing anticipation and commitment to waiting.
at the square just hanging round
Being present at a specific location, casually waiting.
for two hours every saturday
Waiting for two hours every Saturday.
the nuns let her out town
The nuns allow her to leave the town during this time.
and i buy us cups of coffee
Purchasing coffee for both of them during their meetings.
and she tells me all the news
Engaging in conversation and sharing news during their time together.
she's got a part in this years opera
She has a role in the opera for the current year.
and who's just shifted who
Discussing gossip about people and relationships.
(what is she?)
Pondering and questioning her identity or characteristics.
she's a fourth year dead freak
Describing her as a fourth-year student with a unique personality.
presentation boarder
Identifying her as a "presentation boarder."
was she at the match on sunday
Inquiring about her presence at a specific event (the match on Sunday).
when we bet the lads from sligo
Recalling a match against a team from Sligo.
we could've won by more i know
Expressing regret for missing a potential goal (penalty).
i wish i did'nt miss that peno
Reflecting on the missed opportunity to win by a larger margin.
she says that she can stay with friends
She mentions staying with friends during Saint Patrick's weekend.
saint patrick's weekend break
Referring to a weekend break during a specific holiday.
so i brush me teeth now every night
Adopting better hygiene habits by brushing teeth regularly.
and i'm saving all my makes
Saving money for a specific purpose or future plans.
she's the last of her species
Describing her as the last of a particular group or type.
be no boarders anymore
Speculating on the disappearance of boarders in the future.
the nuns say it is far too dear
The nuns believe it is expensive to keep girls away from home.
to keep the girls away from home
Reflecting on the impact of keeping girls away from home.
ah! but who's gonna tease the boys now
Questioning who will playfully tease the boys in her absence.
standing at the window in the light
Imagining a scene of someone standing at the window in the light.
and who's gonna pack out novena
Wondering who will attend religious gatherings every Monday night.
every monday night
Referring to the religious event "novena" and its attendance.
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