The Big Parade
Shining Streets and Golden Hopes: Unveiling the Meaning Behind The Stands' 'The Big Parade'
Lyrics
The streets are wet
Describing the streets being wet, possibly after rain, and they look valuable or precious like gold due to their shine.
And they shine like gold
Continues to emphasize the glistening quality of the streets, comparing their appearance to gold.
As they're lined
Referring to the streets being lined or decorated in anticipation of an event or celebration.
For the big parade
Referencing the event, the "big parade," for which the streets are prepared.
All to sell is here to be sold
Implies a commercial aspect to the event, suggesting that everything that can be sold or marketed is available there.
I hope
Expressing a hopeful sentiment, possibly about meeting someone.
I might see her today
Expressing a desire to see a particular person on that day.
All who could talk
People who are capable of expressing themselves verbally.
Say she shines like she does
Refers to rumors or opinions circulating about someone's exceptional brilliance or attractiveness.
And that she would like to
Suggests that the person mentioned earlier might be interested in spending time together or going out.
Take me out
The desire to be taken around or shown things by this person.
And show me around
Expressing a wish to be guided or introduced to various places by the person in question.
There seems
Observation of a seemingly vast amount or variety of things in this place.
So much of this place
Emphasizing the substantial or overwhelming nature of what is available in this location.
All who could talk
Reiteration of the earlier rumors or opinions about the person's exceptional brilliance or attractiveness.
Say she shines like she does
Reinforcement of the idea that the person is exceptionally radiant or attractive and might be interested in spending time together.
And that she would like to
Continuation of the notion that the person might be interested in engaging or interacting.
Breath me in
Expressing a desire to be deeply influenced or affected by the person.
And turn me round
Wanting the person to change or redirect one's perspective or life.
It seems like there's no other way
Suggests a feeling of inevitability or a sense that there's no alternative or better option.
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