Patricia the Stripper
Patricia's Dance of Desire: A Tale of Love in the Neon Glow
Lyrics
She works downtown in an unmarked bar,
Describes Patricia working in an unmarked bar in downtown.
Flyin' round poles she always gave me the fright of my life
Expresses fear caused by Patricia's pole dancing, possibly due to jealousy or insecurity.
I didn't mean to get involved it was the alcohol
States involvement with Patricia was unintended, influenced by alcohol and emptiness.
Mixed with and empty feeling inside
Highlights a mix of alcohol and internal emptiness affecting the narrator.
Its such a bad idea to fall in love with a 'lady of the night'
Advises against falling in love with a 'lady of the night.'
Why didn't God give her two left feet
Questions why God didn't make Patricia less desirable by giving her two left feet.
Then she couldn't run away from me!
Humorously suggests that if Patricia had two left feet, she couldn't run away.
Months go by and I'm alone in bed
Indicates the passage of time and the narrator being alone in bed.
While she's greasing up for when the businessmen and lawyers arrive
Implies Patricia prepares for encounters with businessmen and lawyers.
I've got to wear a beard a suit and tie
Reflects the need for a formal appearance to see Patricia due to the nature of her work.
To get past the door if I want to see my girl tonight
Describes the effort required to gain access to Patricia.
I go to all this effort just to see my fair Patricia going home with some other guy
Expresses frustration as Patricia goes home with someone else despite the effort.
Why didn't God give her two left feet
Reiterates the wish that Patricia had two left feet to prevent her from running away.
Then she couldn't run away from me!
Repeats the idea humorously, emphasizing the desire for Patricia to stay.
Why didn't God give her two left feet
Continues the humorous plea for Patricia to have two left feet.
Then she couldn't run away from me!
Reiterates the desire for Patricia to stay by comically suggesting two left feet.
She thinks I'm sad and that's alright
Acknowledges that Patricia thinks the narrator is sad, providing a perceived justification.
But she doesn't hate me so there's my little alibi
Notes that Patricia doesn't hate the narrator, serving as an alibi for the relationship.
I can't, I can't leave, I can't I can't I can't
Repeats the inability to leave, emphasizing a sense of entrapment.
She's my coked-up botox girl
Describes Patricia as a coked-up botox girl, suggesting a lifestyle associated with substance use and cosmetic procedures.
Patricia, Patricia
Repeats Patricia's name, possibly indicating a strong emotional connection.
Oh Patricia the Stripper you are my sunshine
Affectionately refers to Patricia as the narrator's sunshine, expressing a positive sentiment.
Oh Patricia the stripper come on home tonight
Encourages Patricia, the stripper, to come home tonight, suggesting a desire for closeness.
Oh Patricia the Stripper you are my sunshine
Reiterates Patricia's importance as the narrator's sunshine, emphasizing the emotional connection.
So why can't you come home with me tonight?
Questions why Patricia can't come home tonight, expressing a longing for her presence.
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