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It’s about an as yet unrequited love. That’s the biggest irony about this song. People choose it as their first dance wedding song because of the title/chorus. Nothing has happened between the singer and the object of their affection yet. There is nothing to suggest that the object of affection feels the same way. They’re literally just coming together for the first time with the singer having more advanced feelings.

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Norfolk, VA and Navy life. Hornsby's hometown and a large naval base. The lyrics are full of local references, starting with the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, (the diesel rolls in silhouette) as it does on the photo on the album, trying to make it with the Admiral's daughter (cross her battle line is a naval war technique) and setting up on the bandstand refers to his early music career. Sailors hear the whistle blow, violence in the afterglow is a great line!

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it's probably about his wedding. but can also be interpreted as a guy who watches his old love getting married to sb else and dreams about her being with himself instead.

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You shot through my anger and rage- To show me my prison was just an open cage- There were no keys, no guards- Oh, just one frightened man and some old shadows for bars- these lines are pure treasure. who else but he could put them so simple yet elegant, beautiful?

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It's at least partially about being from the central valley of CA. For reference, read lyrics of "Everything beautiful is far away" You don't need deep interpretations when you're deep in it.

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very graphic language! only he can sexualize the bible to this great effect!

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I think this song is about the narrator not appreciating what she already has. She says that her boyfriend was "sweet", but she would rather fantasize about a stranger. And maybe the stranger was only appealing because he left and she never learned more about him.

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Luv this song.❤️ Like has anyone seen the music video.

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I think is essential for us all to finally come to realize that partying, getting drunk, looking at porn, and doing drugs will never fill the void we all have. Only a relationship with Jesus Christ will give us everlasting consolation, complete fulfillment, peace that passes all understanding, joy unspeakable, hope, and a sense of purpose in life. God gave us a hole that can only be filled by Jesus Christ. Nothing of this world will ever fill this hole, no matter how much money or fame we acquire. Just cry out to Jesus in all sincerity...

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This song serves as a poignant tribute to the hardworking individuals of the past, highlighting the bittersweet nostalgia for a bygone era and the struggle to reconcile the present with the past. The song portrays family ties, resilience, and the cyclical nature of life's challenges, urging listeners to reflect on the legacy of their ancestors and find strength in the wisdom passed down through generations.

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