closing time
Disclaimer: This idea struck me when I was work. Hate it when that happens since I can't work on it immediately.
Closing time, open all the doors and let you out into the world
Closing time, turn all of the lights on over every boy and every girl
This song is currently my LSS. Yes I do feel musical frissons when I hear this song. Maybe it's the clarity of the melody, or the rifts in the guitars or maybe it's because of the simplicity of the lyrics. That it just somewhat tugs your heart.
Closing time, one last call for alcohol, so finish your whiskey or beer
Closing time, you don't have to go home, but you can't stay here
Perhaps it really is the lyrics of the song that made me like it so much. It speaks of real moments in life. Where you are forced to leave a place just because they're closing up. Such places like coffee shops, fast food restaurants or maybe clothing stores.
I know who I want to take me home.
There would always be something pulling you back - making you regret from leaving that place, even if there really is no particular reason to stay. You just feel that you don't want to leave. And yet - you have to.
Closing time, time for you to go out to the places you will be from
Closing time, this room won't be open till your brothers or your sisters come
Could it possibly be the comfort that cup of coffee provides you? Or maybe that crisp laundry scent of new clothes? Or, or, maybe it's because of those sundaes and fries that is just a walk away to the counter.
So gather up your jackets, move it to the exits, I hope you have found a friend.
Closing time, every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end
But we're always, always forced to leave. Walk out the doors and continue on with whatever adventure comes afterwards. I have to ask, did you ever try looking back to where you stayed for the past 2 hours just so you can pass time? Did you take a peek at the closed doors of that coffee shop?
I know who I want to take me home
I tried that once and I saw the employees packing up, arranging racks, wiping mugs, bussing their tables - I saw that time still moves even if you already left that place. It would only stop if everyone left already. That got me wondering what if we stayed after closing time.
Closing time, time for you to go out to the places you will be from
What if you stayed after the closing time because you're waiting for someone? And that person will take you home. You're not supposed to go home yet but since you're not supposed to stay in that place either. Would waiting for that someone cause you to have a different adventure for that night? Probably.
I know who I want to take me home
I want a moment like that. Staying after closing time to wait for someone since time hasn't stopped for us. So that as the night brings forth a brand new day you're still on your feet and your hand in someone else's. And you knew - yes you knew that it's a new beginning. Another chance to stay after closing time.
Closing time, every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end
So what now? Will you fall in love with that cute Barista from Starbucks or the good-looking one from Seattle's. ;)
