Hey Thirteen
Hey Thirteen: Nostalgic Swings and Life's Pitches
Lyrics
There's a song by Chicago or was it Steely Dan?
Reflecting on a song, unsure if it's by Chicago or Steely Dan.
That played on the radio in my dad's dark sedan
Recalling the song playing in the speaker-lit atmosphere of the dad's car.
Every Sunday I heard it on the way to the park
Associating the song with Sunday drives to the park, creating a nostalgic connection.
Now I hear it all the time especially after dark
Noting the increased frequency of hearing the song, especially in the evening.
Reminds me of that fear of being hit hard by the ball
Recalling the fear of getting hit in sports, possibly baseball.
Nervous anticipation and I'm ready for the fall
Expressing nervous anticipation, ready for challenges and setbacks.
I'm always by myself instead of with the team
Being often alone, possibly struggling with teamwork, and social interactions.
Working well with others but it's only in my dream
Highlighting effective collaboration as a dream rather than a reality.
Hey batter batter. Swing batter batter
Referencing baseball phrases, portraying a chaotic and distracting environment.
Can't hear a god damned thing over all this senseless chatter
Unable to focus due to surrounding noise and disruptions.
Hey batter batter. Swing batter batter
Repeating the baseball theme, emphasizing the inevitability of losses overshadowing victories.
You win some and you lose some but you'll dwell upon the latter
Stressing the tendency to dwell on losses rather than wins.
Hey thirteen. How you been?
Greeting someone named "thirteen" and inquiring about their well-being.
Same shit here, my young friend
Sharing common struggles, suggesting a sense of camaraderie.
Been nervous like Brad Lidge
Drawing a parallel to the nervousness experienced by baseball player Brad Lidge.
Time to cross over this bridge
Symbolizing a need to overcome challenges or transitions represented by a bridge.
I'm feeling rather clammy and I'm shaking like a leaf
Describing physical symptoms of anxiety, like clamminess and teeth grinding.
The room is getting smaller and I'm grinding down my teeth
Feeling increasingly confined, possibly in a stressful situation.
A season is a lifetime when you are very young
Reflecting on the perception of time during youth, emphasizing its significant impact.
Chin up teddy bear, for your life has just begun
Encouraging resilience in the face of challenges, using the metaphor of a young life beginning.
Hey batter batter. Swing batter batter
Reiterating the chaos and distractions in baseball, tying it to life's challenges.
Can't hear a god damned thing over all this senseless chatter
Continuing the theme of being unable to focus amid surrounding noise.
Hey batter batter. Swing batter batte
Repeating the baseball phrases, underlining the recurrent nature of life's challenges.
You win some and you lose some but you'll dwell upon the latter
Emphasizing the tendency to dwell on losses rather than victories.
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