I don't see any implication of a cheating girlfriend. It's about a girl who looked at things differently than he did. I'd really like to pick Tom Marshall's brain and find out if there is any symbolism behind pebbles and marbles.
Let me give it a futile try: Both pebbles and marbles are collectibles. Years ago kids used to collect them for their colors and designs (marbles) and their colors and shapes (pebbles). Due to their size and often glossy feel, they were easily lost or misplaced. They'd often fall out of pockets even though we tried to keep them safe. The more we had, the more popular we were on the street. Also, women (long long ago) were compared to shiny pebbles. They, too, were special and unique and "collectible."
Let me give it a futile try: Both pebbles and marbles are collectibles. Years ago kids used to collect them for their colors and designs (marbles) and their colors and shapes (pebbles). Due to their size and often glossy feel, they were easily lost or misplaced. They'd often fall out of pockets even though we tried to keep them safe. The more we had, the more popular we were on the street. Also, women (long long ago) were compared to shiny pebbles. They, too, were special and unique and "collectible."
I don't see any implication of a cheating girlfriend. It's about a girl who looked at things differently than he did. I'd really like to pick Tom Marshall's brain and find out if there is any symbolism behind pebbles and marbles.
Let me give it a futile try: Both pebbles and marbles are collectibles. Years ago kids used to collect them for their colors and designs (marbles) and their colors and shapes (pebbles). Due to their size and often glossy feel, they were easily lost or misplaced. They'd often fall out of pockets even though we tried to keep them safe. The more we had, the more popular we were on the street. Also, women (long long ago) were compared to shiny pebbles. They, too, were special and unique and "collectible."
Let me give it a futile try: Both pebbles and marbles are collectibles. Years ago kids used to collect them for their colors and designs (marbles) and their colors and shapes (pebbles). Due to their size and often glossy feel, they were easily lost or misplaced. They'd often fall out of pockets even though we tried to keep them safe. The more we had, the more popular we were on the street. Also, women (long long ago) were compared to shiny pebbles. They, too, were special and unique and "collectible."