Let the Wheels Turn Slowly
Embracing Life's Slow Dance in Urban Rain
Lyrics
I saw old women waiting at the bus stop
Observation of elderly individuals waiting at the bus stop.
With the rain coming down
Setting the scene with rain falling during the bus stop observation.
And I saw people circling like buzzards to
People gathering like buzzards, possibly implying a sense of anticipation or circling around something.
The tune of the traffic below i know
Reference to the rhythm of traffic and the speaker's awareness of it.
Let the wheels turn slowly i know
Expressing a willingness to let things unfold at a slow pace, using the metaphor of wheels turning slowly.
Let the lights go down
Suggesting a desire for a subdued atmosphere, calling for the lights to dim or fade.
Teachers with brandy in their coffee
Depiction of teachers with brandy in their coffee, possibly highlighting a coping mechanism or the challenges they face.
Younger cousins getting excited about a movie
Younger relatives getting excited about a movie, portraying a contrast in experiences.
I know let the lights go down right now
Reiterating the desire for a subdued atmosphere by calling for the lights to go down.
I know let the parents go out for
Suggesting a need for parents to have a night out, possibly for relaxation or enjoyment.
A night on the town
Emphasizing the idea of going out for a night on the town.
Taking turns making phone calls
Describing the act of taking turns making phone calls, possibly to connect with relatives.
To old relatives stuttering into the phone
Depicting the challenges of communicating with elderly relatives who may stutter.
I know let the words find their own way out
Advocating for allowing words to flow naturally and find their own expression.
I know let the lights go down
Reiterating the desire for a subdued atmosphere by calling for the lights to go down.
Let the lights go down
Repeated emphasis on dimming or lowering the lights.
On your own now, leave again
Suggesting an individual is now on their own, leaving again, and encouraging independence.
Find a home and learn to lower your hands
Encouraging finding a home and learning to lower one's hands, possibly signifying a sense of surrender or acceptance.
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