Lyrics
I met intention at a tango
The speaker encountered someone with a purpose or plan at a tango dance.
Muse in his own way
The muse (creative inspiration) has its own unique way of manifesting.
His carpets they all come from Spain
The person mentioned has carpets that originate from Spain.
He'll go there one day
There is a suggestion or anticipation that the person will visit Spain at some point.
He never takes the train uptown
He consistently avoids taking the train heading uptown, with reasons undisclosed.
Why he does not say
Reasons for his avoidance are not specified or explained.
It's routine for now
His behavior of avoiding the train is part of his current routine.
Lazy sun rise
Describing the sunrise as lazy, possibly indicating a slow or leisurely start to the day.
Dust out his eyes
Removing dust from his eyes, possibly a metaphor for waking up or becoming aware.
Careful to get up by nine
Being cautious to rise early by 9 a.m.
Closer he gets to a straight line
Attempting to approach a more disciplined or organized lifestyle.
For the man in a paper suit
Describing someone dressed in a paper suit, possibly symbolic or metaphorical.
Can we see it in ten seconds flat
Questioning if this characteristic can be observed quickly, within ten seconds.
For the man in the metal boot
Describing someone wearing a metal boot, potentially symbolic or metaphorical.
Can we get old Casey at the bat
Asking if we can witness an occurrence similar to "Casey at the bat."
I saw confusion through a window
The speaker observed confusion from a distance through a window.
Silent and lonely
Describing the observed person as silent and lonely.
He bet the farm and lost it all
This person took a significant risk and lost everything, possibly referencing a failed venture.
Flying on sweet tea
Metaphorically flying high or feeling elated but ultimately facing a downfall.
He never woulda had a drop
Implies this person wouldn't have taken a single drink.
Swinging at all three
Attempting something difficult, represented by swinging at all three.
It's routine for now
Similar to line 7, his actions form part of his routine.
Lazy sun rise
Describing the sunrise again as lazy, repeating the earlier imagery.
Dust out his eyes
Similar to line 10, removing dust from his eyes again.
Careful to get up by nine
Reiterating the importance of waking up early and being cautious about it.
Closer he gets to a straight line
A continuation of efforts to lead a more disciplined life.
For the man in a paper suit
Describing someone in a paper suit again, with possible symbolic meaning.
Can we see it in ten seconds flat
Asking if we can quickly observe this characteristic within ten seconds.
For the man in the metal boot
Referencing someone wearing a metal boot again, possibly metaphorical.
Can we get old Casey at the bat
Asking if we can witness an occurrence similar to "Casey at the bat" again.
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