Ruby
Eddie Berman Lyrics

Ruby reads the table
Ruby has a thorough understanding of the situation, including both anticipated and unexpected events

The way that she was taught
Ruby gained her knowledge through disciplined learning and consistent practice

She knows everything that's coming
Ruby is well-prepared for the future and can anticipate what lies ahead

And everything that's not
In addition to what's expected, Ruby is keenly aware of any potential surprises or unexpected outcomes

I first seen her down in Long Beach
Eddie recalls the time and place where he first encountered Ruby

She was mobbed by movie stars
Ruby is highly respected and in demand, even among the most famous and successful people

They fell on their hands and knees
Movie stars were so enamored with Ruby that they could not contain their excitement

And begged to see her scars
Despite any imperfections Ruby may have, she is so valued that people want to see every part of her

A world of worthless numbers
Eddie's mind is cluttered with meaningless data and mundane calculations

Are almost all that fill my head
Eddie's thoughts are consumed by trivial matters and he struggles to focus on anything of importance

But I can still remember
Despite the noise in his mind, Eddie has a vivid memory of Ruby imparting wisdom

The first thing ruby said
Eddie recalls the initial words of wisdom that Ruby shared

"For to recognize the feeling
Ruby advises to acknowledge and appreciate one's emotions

Abandon all the meaning you have known
To truly understand one's feelings, one must let go of preconceived notions and beliefs

I will play Suzanne
Ruby suggests that Eddie take on the role of Suzanne, a character with emotional depth and complexity

And you will play her sinking stone"
This line is unclear on its exact meaning, but suggests that Eddie and Ruby will work together in some capacity to bring out the emotional truth of Suzanne's story

With Ruby's thumb
Ruby exerts her influence and control over the situation

The world unspun
With Ruby in charge, the normal chaos and unpredictability of the world is suddenly organized and predictable

And I was overcome
Eddie was overwhelmed by Ruby's control and power

Seaweed filled the city
An unlikely and unexpected event occurs

Children filled the sea
Another unexpected event that defies logic or reason

That's the last I saw of Ruby
Eddie lost contact with Ruby after these strange and unsettling events

And Ruby saw of me
It's unclear if Ruby remembers Eddie or thinks of him at all

Ruby, meet me in the morning
Eddie reaches out to Ruby, hoping to reconnect with her

Ruby, open up your door
Eddie urges Ruby to let him back into her life

Ruby, I never knew that I could be
Eddie admits that he is surprised by the depth and range of emotions he feels

So heart broke before
Eddie feels sadness and heartbreak for the first time

The words swam out like minnows
Eddie's emotions spill out and are conveyed with great fluidity and ease

On cold currents through her window right to you
Eddie's emotional message is conveyed directly through Ruby, even if she never hears it

But nothing else would matter, as everyone was shattered
Despite the emotional intensity of the situation, other matters are ultimately more pressing and demanding of attention

By the news
It's unclear what news is being referred to, but it is likely significant and perhaps even world-changing

And now that I'm finally seeing
Eddie has gained new insight and perspective

Things are exactly what they seem
Eddie realizes that reality is more straightforward and less complicated than he initially thought

Every single night
This realization is so powerful that it infiltrates Eddie's dreams

I have the same damn dream
Eddie is haunted by this new perspective and cannot escape its hold on his thoughts

Ruby comes in shaking
Ruby arrives in a state of agitation and distress

Waking all the neighbors from their sleep
Ruby's emotional state is so intense that it cannot be contained and impacts those around her

Saying things have gone too far
Ruby recognizes that the situation has escalated beyond what is manageable or tolerable

And your promise has become too hard to keep
It's unclear what promise is being referred to, but Eddie likely made some commitment or assurance that he cannot fulfill

As ruby spun
Ruby takes control of the situation once again

Beneath the midnight sun
This line does not have a clear interpretation, but suggests a sense of paradox or contradiction

I am overcome
Eddie is once again overwhelmed by Ruby's presence and influence