Neighborhood Girl
Journey of Dreams: Remembering My Neighborhood Girl
Lyrics
It started about the time she was born
Reflecting on the beginning of her life
Her rising above the raising of corn
Her aspirations surpassing the rural life of farming
Her Midwestern dream of winning the world
Her dream of achieving success beyond the Midwest
And she was always my neighborhood girl
Expressing a personal connection with the girl
She made cheerleader and I made the team
Highlighting personal achievements: cheerleader and team member
I carried her books while she carried her dream
Supporting her aspirations while pursuing his own goals
Of magazine covers and Hollywood world
Her ambition for fame and recognition in Hollywood
And she was always my neighborhood girl
Continued admiration for her despite diverging paths
I went in the Navy when war came along
His military service during a war and emotional struggles
And cried every time I heard a love song
Emotional impact of love songs during separation
For as I was sailing half-way 'round the world
Despite being far away, he still loved her
I still loved my neighborhood girl
Reaffirmation of his affection for the neighborhood girl
I came home one Christmas on thirty days' leave
Returning home on leave during Christmas
The things that I heard I couldn't believe
Shocking revelations about her changed life
She still had dreams that were out of this world
Despite changes, she still harbored ambitious dreams
But she was now the neighborhood girl
Recognition of her altered status in the neighborhood
Two wars have come and gone in between
Time passing with reference to two wars and sons growing up
And all of my sons are now in their teens
His sons reaching their teenage years
And I read in the paper she's now left this world
News of her passing, marking the end of an era
And I cried one last time for my neighborhood girl
Expressing final sorrow for the neighborhood girl
My neighborhood girl
Repetition of the phrase, emphasizing the personal connection
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