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Pebbles
A Smile and a Ribbon Lyrics
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He lived at (?)
I knew that we were too alike for me to fall for him and then I fell
Well the pebbles crunched and rustled outside every time that sometime passed by...
We never met in the daytime but in the summer the nights are light
We never had trouble talking, somehow things always felt right
He told me this is where his parents had met
Well the pebbles crunched and rustled outside every time that someone passed by...
I didn't know then what I know now:
Pebbles are awfully shy when they rustle inside your heart
If I hung from a tree beneath his window and he saw that it was me
Would it make him cry?
Well the pebbles crunch and rustle outside every time that someone passes by...
The opening lines of A Smile and a Ribbon's song "Pebbles" describe the singer's journey to her love interest's house. Initially, finding his house proved to be a challenge, but eventually, she became familiar with the way. The singer describes her feelings towards him, noting that they are very similar and she initially resisted falling for him but ended up doing so anyway. The lyrics create a sense of intrigue and secrecy around the relationship as they only ever met at night during summer when the nights are light. The reference to never having trouble talking and how things always seem to feel right suggests that the two have a strong bond.
The second verse of "Pebbles" offers insight into the setting of the relationship. The singer is aware of where they are, and he tells her that his parents met there. She then looks out the window and "freaks out a bit". It's unclear why the singer is overwhelmed by this information, but it adds to the secretive nature of the song. The lyrics about the pebbles crunching and rustling outside suggest that they are in a rural or rocky area, which emphasizes the remoteness and intimacy of their relationship.
The final verse of "Pebbles" describes the singer's uncertainty about her feelings and whether her love interest returns them. She questions whether he would cry if he saw her hanging from a tree beneath his window. The concluding lyrics once again refer to the sound of pebbles rustling, but this time they are described as being inside the singer's heart, suggesting that her love for him is private and personal.
Line by Line Meaning
It took so long before I could find my way to his house without getting lost
After many attempts, I finally learned the route to his house without losing my way.
He lived at (?)
His residence was at an undisclosed location.
I knew that we were too alike for me to fall for him and then I fell
Despite recognizing our similarities, I unexpectedly developed romantic feelings for him.
Well the pebbles crunched and rustled outside every time that sometime passed by...
The sound of footsteps over pebbles outside his house would accompany every passerby.
We never met in the daytime but in the summer the nights are light
We only met during the nighttime in summer when daylight prevailed longer.
We never had trouble talking, somehow things always felt right
Conversation between us always flowed well and felt natural.
He told me this is where his parents had met
He shared with me that his parents had first encountered each other at this location.
I looked out the window and freaked out just a bit
An unexpected reaction came over me when I glanced out the window.
I didn't know then what I know now:
At that time, I lacked knowledge that I possess currently.
Pebbles are awfully shy when they rustle inside your heart
Pebbles in your heart, symbolizing love, tend to remain hidden and unexpressed.
If I hung from a tree beneath his window and he saw that it was me, would it make him cry?
I pondered whether a gesture as such would evoke an emotional response from him.
Contributed by Brayden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.