Continental
Lucky Goodbyes: Unforgettable Moments in a Blue Continental
Lyrics
Top down, baby blue Continental
The singer describes a baby blue Continental car with its top down.
I'd let you drive it, but I can't - it's just a rental
The singer would let the person drive the car, but it's not possible as the car is a rental.
You gotta go, but give me back my copy of Spinal Tap
The person is asked to return a copy of the movie "Spinal Tap" before leaving.
Stop thinking you're the only one that gets me
The person is being urged to stop assuming they are the only one who understands the singer.
I'm thinking you don't love me but you need me
The singer feels the person doesn't love them but relies on their presence.
You gotta go, but give me back my Cheap Trick records
The person is asked to return the singer's Cheap Trick records before departing.
Sometimes goodbyes can be so hard
Parting ways can be emotionally difficult.
But I got lucky this time
The singer feels fortunate to have had an easier goodbye this time.
You wanted me to write a song about you
The person wanted a song written about them by the singer.
Here you go, now you know I won't forget you
The song serves as a testament that the person won't be forgotten.
Before you leave me give me back my Springsteen t-shirt
The singer requests the return of their Springsteen t-shirt before the person leaves.
Sometimes goodbyes can be so hard
Reiterating the difficulty of goodbyes.
But I got lucky this time
The singer feels fortunate again about the relatively easier goodbye.
You wanted me to write a song about you
Re-emphasizing the person's desire for a song written about them.
Here you go, now you know I won't forget you
Confirmation that the song ensures the person won't be forgotten.
Before you leave me give me back my Springsteen t-shirt
Reiterating the request for the return of the Springsteen t-shirt.
Sometimes goodbyes can be so hard
Emphasizing the emotional challenge of goodbyes.
But I got lucky this time
Feeling fortunate again about the comparatively easier goodbye.
Sometimes goodbyes can be so hard
Reflecting on the difficulty of goodbyes.
But I got lucky this time
Expressing gratitude for the relatively easier goodbye this time.
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