Bird Of Youth
Reflections on Lost Youth: A Melodic Tale
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41 years old going on 29, down at the Elks singing Strawberry Wine
Reflecting on aging, feeling younger than the age suggests, enjoying a social gathering at the Elks and singing Strawberry Wine.
Doesn't sound half bad, boy, after the week I had
Expressing satisfaction with the sound of the singing, finding solace after a challenging week.
Take me out tonight and put some smoke in my clothes
Desiring a night out with some indulgence, asking for a smoke to add a carefree element to the evening.
Before that ol' bird of youth flies right up my nose
Fearing the passage of time and the loss of youthful spirit, symbolized by the bird of youth flying away.
Oh, won't you be a dear?
Requesting a favor or assistance from someone.
How bout you shut up and buy me a beer?
Responding to a request with a cheeky remark, suggesting buying a beer instead of engaging in conversation.
Well, you've heard all my jokes and I've heard all of yours
Acknowledging shared experiences in humor, a mutual understanding between individuals.
And I might never laugh the way I did before
Reflecting on a past laughter, acknowledging that such moments may not happen in the same way again.
I can blame it on the bossa nova or the Bud Light Lime
Attributing changes in perception to external factors like music or drinks.
But it's like I'm hearing them now for the first time
Feeling a renewed appreciation for jokes or experiences as if experiencing them for the first time.
I've been saving my pennies and saving my dimes
Saving money diligently, using coupons, and collecting Marlboro Miles.
Clipping coupons and Marlboro Miles
Reflecting on a life filled with regrets, represented metaphorically by a map.
Like a map of regrets, whole milk and cigarettes
Associating regrets with specific items like whole milk and cigarettes.
Go-Mart tapes, melting on the dash, gone for good times trying to take it all back
Recalling past experiences, perhaps indicating a desire to undo or redo certain moments.
But when it's done, it's done
Accepting the finality of some actions, acknowledging that once done, they cannot be undone.
It's slamming doors and tattling tongues
Describing conflicts and gossip, emphasizing their impact.
Well, you've heard all my sorries and I-told-you-so's
Expressing apologies and regrets, acknowledging past mistakes.
And I kept crawling back from where you told me to go
Returning despite previous rejections or warnings.
The things we say to each other ought to be a crime
Commenting on the intensity of exchanges between individuals, suggesting they should be deemed criminal.
But it's like I'm getting forgiven for the first time
Feeling a sense of forgiveness or redemption for past transgressions.
I can clean up the bottles and arrange the chairs
Taking care of immediate surroundings, but realizing the need for more significant changes.
But sooner or later I gotta go upstairs
Recognizing the need for personal growth and facing responsibilities.
The bed's unmade and I'm too far to care like a thousand nights before
Being indifferent to certain aspects of life, indicating a repeated pattern.
And I'll dream little dreams that I'll never recall
Having dreams that are forgotten, possibly representing unfulfilled aspirations.
Of making vows in rented fire halls
Imagining making vows in a celebratory setting, contrasting with the reality of breaking them.
Then I'll wake up in the morning and start breaking em all again
Continuing a cycle of making and breaking promises.
Wearing White Diamonds with my head held high, spring in my step and consolation pride
Presenting a confident and proud image, wearing White Diamonds perfume.
I lost my phone
Losing a phone, possibly symbolizing a loss of connection or communication.
Hey, hey, Daddy, can your Mama come home?
Asking a parent for the other parent to come home, hinting at a desire for familial unity.
Oh, I know they don't write em like way back when
Nostalgically acknowledging changes in songwriting style.
But if you could only hold me like you did back then
Longing for a past intimacy and connection, contrasting with the present.
Back when I was yours and you were mine
Recalling a time when they belonged to each other.
It's like you're holding me now
Feeling a sense of closeness or intimacy in the present moment.
It's like you're holding me now
Repeating the sentiment of feeling held or embraced in the current moment.
It's like you're holding me now for the first time
Experiencing a renewed sense of connection as if for the first time.
Hold me for the good times
Expressing a desire to be held during positive moments.
Won't you hold me for the good times?
Repeating the request for physical closeness during joyful times.
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