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Josephina, there's so much I want to know
Expressing a desire to learn more about Josephina.
I've known you for all of mine
Acknowledging a long-term connection with Josephina.
But not all of yours
Not fully aware of Josephina's entire life story.
You're not a stranger
Affirming familiarity, not considering Josephina a stranger.
No, nothing could be further
Emphasizing a close relationship with Josephina.
I look back and I wonder
Reflecting on the past and curiosity about Josephina's earlier years.
What you were like, long before
Wondering about Josephina's personality before the current time.
Josephina, if I asked you, would you tell me?
Pose a direct question to Josephina about sharing personal details.
The fact from the fancy
Distinguishing reality from imagination and aspirations.
And the dreams in between
Asking Josephina to narrate her life story, including dreams and reality.
Tell me a story
Requesting a detailed account of Josephina's experiences.
All about yours truly
Asking for personal stories and insights about Josephina.
Photographs from the past
Referring to old photographs and the intrigue of the past.
Imagine the mystery
Encouraging imagination regarding the mysteries of Josephina's life.
Didja get your head lost in a daydream?
Asking if Josephina has lost herself in daydreams.
Cinderella, waiting for her charming
Comparing Josephina to Cinderella waiting for her prince.
Did ya break a heart, like little girls often do?
Questioning if Josephina has caused emotional pain as some girls might.
Pigtails and painted toes
Describing a youthful appearance with pigtails and painted toes.
All dressed up in your mother's clothes
Imagining Josephina dressing up in her mother's clothes.
Can you shine the light?
Repeatedly asking to shed light on Josephina's life and experiences.
Ah, can you shine the light?
-Oh, please can you shine some light?
-Yeah, can you shine the light?
-Shine the light on a shadow
Asking to reveal hidden aspects or secrets.
Josephina, would you lay down your defenses?
Requesting Josephina to open up emotionally.
So I could make sense of
Seeking understanding of the changes in Josephina's life.
Those colors fading to grey
Describing the fading of vibrant colors in Josephina's life.
It's not that you're hiding
Clarifying that there is no accusation of hiding something.
Something, I'd never imply
Reassuring Josephina about the absence of judgment.
Yesteryear I may be gone
Reference to a past period, suggesting personal growth or change.
Can't say the same for today
Contrasting the past with the present.
Yeah, Josephina
Reiteration of Josephina's name, possibly emphasizing the connection.
Ah, Josephina
Repetition of Josephina's name, possibly for emphasis or reflection.
How else am I to know, that all the while
Expressing difficulty in understanding Josephina's true self.
There was a mischievous look, behind that smile?
Suspecting a hidden mischievous aspect behind Josephina's smile.
It's hard to tell, when innocence comes and goes
Reflecting on the challenge of discerning innocence.
I'm sure that there were times, life could be unkind
Suggesting that life might have been unkind to Josephina.
Without a shoulder to cry on
Expressing empathy for times when Josephina needed support.
Can you shine the light?
Repeatedly asking to illuminate hidden aspects of Josephina's life.
Ah, can you shine the light?
-Yeah, please can you shine some light?
-Yeah, can you shine the light?
-Yeah, can you shine the light?
-Shine the light on a shadow
Reiterating the plea to reveal hidden aspects or secrets.
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