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Not too smart, just out of school
Character is not highly intelligent, recently graduated from school.
A teachers pet and modern fool
Describes the character as both a teacher's pet and a modern fool, suggesting a mix of traits.
Talked about being a freelance broker
Character talked about pursuing a career as a freelance broker.
But the police caught him tryin' to choke her
The police caught the character attempting to harm or choke someone.
Can't describe him in his corner
Character is indescribable or mysterious while in their own space.
Like a rat out of the water
Character is likened to a rat out of the water, suggesting discomfort or unease.
Out of work and outta grass
Currently unemployed and without marijuana.
Mother Mary, never seems to stop to talk, she just walk on past
Mention of Mother Mary, who doesn't engage in conversation but walks past.
Down Down, no information one day always away
Expresses a lack of information and a sense of being distant or disconnected.
But why why, can't I see you
Questioning the inability to see someone despite the distance.
One day always away
Repetition of the theme of being always away from someone.
Why why can't I be you
Expresses a desire to be like the person who is always away.
One day always away
Reiterating the theme of being always away.
He's outta school now, just another taken bar stool
Character is now out of school and seems to be drowning sorrows in a bar.
And this neighborhood ain't what he had in mind
The neighborhood doesn't match the character's expectations.
Wants to be your girlfriend, love to be your boyfriend
Expresses a desire to have a romantic relationship with someone.
Wants to be your telephone, wants to wants to be your man
Wants to play various roles in the other person's life, emphasizing a strong desire to be close.
But why why, can't I see you
Repetition of the question about not being able to see someone.
One day always away
Reiterating the theme of being always away.
Why why can't I be you
Repetition of the desire to be like the person who is always away.
One day always away
Reiterating the theme of being always away.
Down Down, no information
Expresses a lack of information and a sense of being distant or disconnected.
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