Hackensack
Katy Perry (www.Safalbum.Biz) Lyrics
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You were in all my dreams
We sat together in period one
Fridays at 8:15
Now I see face in the strangest places
Movies and magazines
I saw you talkin' to Christopher Walken
On my TV screen
But I will wait for you
As long as I need to
And if you ever get back to Hackensack
I'll be here for you
I used to work in a record store
Now I work for my dad
Scraping the paint off of hard wood floors
The hours are pretty bad
Sometimes I wonder where you are
Probably in L.A.
That seems to be where everybody else ends up these days
But I will wait for you
As long as I need to
And if you ever get back to Hackensack
I'll be here for you
And I will wait for you
As long as I need to
And if you ever get back to Hackensack
I'll be here for you
If you ever get back to Hackensack
I'll be here for you
The lyrics of Katy Perry's "Hackensack" describe the singer's nostalgia for a previous love interest. The opening lines express that the two individuals had a history and a close relationship while they were younger. The singer expresses her affection by describing her former partner's appearance in random places, such as movies and magazines, which makes it clear that they had shared memories and a deep bond. The following lines describe the singer's loyalty and willingness to wait for her former love interest, showing her longing to reconnect with them again by being present in the same place at the right time. The final stanza expresses the singer's fidelity and promise of always being present for her former lover when they return.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to know you when we were young
I knew you in our youth
You were in all my dreams
You were a fixture in my dreams
We sat together in period one
We had class together in first period
Fridays at 8:15
Every Friday, at the same time
Now I see face in the strangest places
I catch glimpses of your face in unusual settings
Movies and magazines
In movies and photographs
I saw you talkin' to Christopher Walken
I witnessed you speaking to Christopher Walken through my television
On my TV screen
I saw you on television
But I will wait for you
I will patiently await your return
As long as I need to
I will wait indefinitely
And if you ever get back to Hackensack
In the event that you return to Hackensack
I'll be here for you
I will be present for you
I used to work in a record store
I was once employed at a music shop
Now I work for my dad
I currently work for my father
Scraping the paint off of hard wood floors
Removing paint from wooden floors
The hours are pretty bad
The work schedule is unfavorable
Sometimes I wonder where you are
Occasionally, I ponder your whereabouts
Probably in L.A.
Most likely residing in Los Angeles
That seems to be where everybody else ends up these days
It appears to be a common destination for many individuals nowadays
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