Reunion
Samantha Crain Lyrics


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Stone cold eyes like the rainy curbside. I was gonna be, be somebody. Bought the dress, brought the booze. I guess I'll try to be, life of the party.

Make the rounds, everyone's still in town. They were gonna be, be somebody. Wallet pictures and tv dinners. Tell me all about how it's working out.

And we all had this look like
Could you give me a break?
I'll give you one.
How could we ever know it'd be this way?





He's in jail, she's out on bail, I'm fitting in, my accent's back again. Watching exes eye the spouses but I came alone. I think it looks glamorous.

Overall Meaning

In Samantha Crain's song "Reunion," the verses paint the picture of a reunion among old acquaintances who had once been hopeful and ambitious in their youth. The lyrics "Stone cold eyes like the rainy curbside" and "Wallet pictures and tv dinners" give the impression that these characters are living unfulfilling lives that have been dampened by the dullness of everyday routine. Even though they had once hoped to be somebody and make something of their lives, they've settled for the mundane. The lines "I guess I'll try to be, life of the party" reveal a sense of desperation in trying to escape the mundanity they've accepted.


As the reunion progresses, there is a collective sense of disappointment and a recognition of how far everyone has strayed from their initial aspirations. The line "He's in jail, she's out on bail" implies that some of the characters have faced criminal charges, and they're now grappling with the aftermath of their choices. Despite these harsh realities, the singer seems to revel in the drama, with "Watching exes eye the spouses but I came alone. I think it looks glamorous."


The recurring chorus "And we all had this look like, Could you give me a break? I'll give you one. How could we ever know it'd be this way?" hints at the regrets that everyone feels towards their choices and how life has turned out so far. The reflective tone of the song serves as a reminder of the importance of fulfilling one's dreams and ambitions and not settling for the mundane.


Line by Line Meaning

Stone cold eyes like the rainy curbside.
My eyes display my emotions like the wet streets. They are dismal and unfeeling.


I was gonna be, be somebody.
I had aspirations to become someone successful and make something of myself.


Bought the dress, brought the booze.
I purchased the dress and brought the alcohol for the party, but I lack enthusiasm.


I guess I'll try to be, life of the party.
Despite my lack of enthusiasm, I'll try to be the life of the party.


Make the rounds, everyone's still in town.
I visit everyone, all of whom are still present in town.


They were gonna be, be somebody.
They, too, had great ambitions to accomplish success in their lives.


Wallet pictures and tv dinners.
They converse with me about their wallet photos and meals consisting of microwaved TV dinners.


Tell me all about how it's working out.
They speak to me in detail about how their lives are unfolding and how they are doing.


And we all had this look like Could you give me a break? I'll give you one. How could we ever know it'd be this way?
We all have the look of distress on our faces. We ask for help, and promise to help in return, and question how things ended up the way they are.


He's in jail, she's out on bail, I'm fitting in, my accent's back again.
He's imprisoned, she's released on bail, and I'm attempting to blend in, although my accent resurfaces.


Watching exes eye the spouses but I came alone.
I observe former partners gazing at their significant others, while I arrived alone.


I think it looks glamorous.
I believe that others' lives appear more elegant and impressive than my own.




Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SAMANTHA JO CRAIN

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Comments from YouTube:

@rboothby

This is amazing. WOW. Discovered you through your No Depression post. So glad of the connection. What a tremendous talent. The lyrics are brilliant - Samantha Crain paints deep rich characters in just a few words.

@EllieLindhorst

This is one of my favorite songs on the album 🤘🤘🤘

@acidhouse3308

I recently heard this piece of music on BBC radio 6 and it sounded beautiful. It touched me so deeply it made me cry. I just bought the cd. Thanks Samantha.

@robgoodfellow

I love Your words and voice. G'damn. Thank you for your hard work and for putting it out there. I appreciate being able to hear, see, and feel your awesome gifts.

@mollyrobertson6543

listening on repeat :D amazing song.

@circlelotusmedia

love it! such a good album 💫

@SDUniv

Hells to the yes. S. Crain, you're crushing it. Never stop doing what you're doing.

@StacyBrownOK

Love this!

@michaelwrider

love this song so much

@WOLFE221

Really like this new one!

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