Lyrics
Can you patch my jeans Peggy Ann -
Request for assistance from Peggy Ann to mend torn jeans.
Just a little stitch to mend the hole
Desire for a small stitch to repair a hole in the jeans.
He has torn
Refers to a hole in the jeans that needs mending.
If you can
Asking Peggy Ann to patch the torn area if possible.
Maybe I got too set in my ways
Reflection on being stuck in certain habits or routines.
He says she reminds him of me
Someone reminding another person of the speaker in the past.
When we first met
Recalling the early days of a relationship when they first met.
In those early days...
Referring to the initial stages of the relationship.
The sexiest thing is trust
Stating that trust is the most attractive or sexy quality.
I wake up to find
Waking up to a realization or situation.
The pirates have come
Metaphorical reference to the arrival of trouble or challenges.
Typing up along your coast
Imagery of pirates approaching the speaker's metaphorical "coast."
How was I to know
Expressing unawareness of the impending trouble or danger.
The pirates have come
Reiteration of the arrival of the metaphorical pirates.
Between Rebecca's
Reference to Rebecca, possibly a symbolic or metaphorical character.
Beneath your firmaments
Underneath the celestial or cosmic elements.
I have worshiped
Expressing devotion or admiration for something or someone.
In the Jamaica Inn
Mention of Jamaica Inn, possibly a significant location or metaphor.
In the Jamaica Inn
Repetition of the mention of Jamaica Inn.
With the gales
Referring to turbulent times or challenges represented as gales.
My little boat was tossed
Symbolic description of facing difficulties in a small boat.
How was I to know
Reiteration of unawareness regarding impending trouble.
That you'd sent her
Suggesting that the trouble was sent by someone else.
With a lantern
Symbolic use of a lantern, possibly guiding or revealing something.
To bring me in
Bringing the speaker into a metaphorical place or situation.
"Are you positive this is a friend?"
Questioning the authenticity or friendliness of the situation.
The captain grimaced,
Expression of discomfort or concern from the captain.
"Those are cliffs of rock ahead
Warning about dangerous cliffs ahead.
If I'm not mistaken."
Acknowledging potential danger if the captain is not mistaken.
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