Lyrics
Playing, playing for you, he’s playing for you
Expresses that the person is playing music for someone specific, emphasizing dedication.
Playing, playing for you, he’s playing for you
Reiteration of the commitment to play music for the same person.
Makes his money pushing boxes at the shipping store
Describes the person's day job of handling boxes at a shipping store.
But That’s not what he’s living for
Clarifies that the job is not the person's true passion or purpose in life.
His job’s not the reason he wakes in the morning
Emphasizes that the job doesn't define the person's mornings or overall life.
By the time he’s done his shift his day’s just starting
Suggests that the person's real day begins after the job shift ends.
Grabs his guitar at the end of the day
Indicates the person picking up a guitar after finishing the workday.
You can find him at the pub he’ll be singing away
States that the person enjoys singing at a pub, suggesting a social aspect.
Drops a coffee tin out so he can buy new strings
Describes a gesture of collecting money in a coffee tin for new guitar strings.
He knows a couple hundred songs, he plays anything
Highlights the person's versatility in playing a variety of songs.
He’s playing for you
Reiteration of the dedication to play music for the specific person.
Loves to see you smile
Expresses the joy derived from seeing the specified person smile.
Playing for you
Reiteration of playing music for the specified person and inviting them to relax and listen.
So sit back, relax, and listen for awhile
Encourages the listener to sit back, relax, and enjoy the music.
Playing, playing for you, he’s playing for you
Repetition of the commitment to play music for the same person.
Playing, playing for you, he’s playing for you
Reiteration of the commitment to play music for the specified person.
‘cause
Transition or bridge to the next part of the lyrics.
Thirty years ago it might have been different
Reflects on a different choice the person might have made three decades ago.
He made his choice and doesn’t regret it
Confirms that the person made a choice to stay home and has no regrets.
Chose to stay home instead of going on the road
Explains the decision to prioritize staying home over going on the road.
He’s happy to watch his children grow, now
Expresses contentment in witnessing the growth of the person's children.
He’s playing for you
Reiteration of the dedication to play music for the specified person.
Loves to see you smile
Expresses the joy derived from seeing the specified person smile.
Playing for you
Reiteration of playing music for the specified person and inviting them to relax and listen.
So sit back, relax, and listen for awhile
Encourages the listener to sit back, relax, and enjoy the music.
You can feel the Love as the crowd joins the fun
Describes a positive atmosphere with love and enjoyment as the crowd joins in.
Laughing with friends over our lunch
Depicts friends laughing together during lunch.
We all join in as he sings the chorus
Illustrates participation in singing the chorus along with the person.
Three cheers to you and to all of us
Celebrates and toasts to the person and the collective experience.
He’s playing for you
Reiteration of the dedication to play music for the specified person.
Loves to see you smile
Expresses the joy derived from seeing the specified person smile.
Playing for you
Reiteration of playing music for the specified person and inviting them to relax and listen.
So sit back, relax, and listen for awhile
Encourages the listener to sit back, relax, and enjoy the music.
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