Billfold
Second String Lyrics
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The dirty smell of diesel fumes on summer Friday nights
And all the scars and bruises they will fade
And we’ll live to fight another day
I’d do anything to make you proud of me
Someday when you’re dead and gone
I’ll do my best to carry on and
Someday when you’re dead and gone
I know we’ve had our differences
Can’t see you eye to eye
But I hope you know I’m listening
Trying to do what’s right
And all the scars and bruises they did fade
And I learned to live in my own way
And I think I finally made you proud of me
Someday when you’re dead and gone
I’ll do my best to carry on and
Someday when you’re dead and gone
I’ll do my best to carry on
The song "Billfold" by Second String is a heartfelt tribute to a father or father figure. The lyrics are filled with images of blue-collar life, such as the dust from pickup trucks and the smell of diesel fumes on summer nights. These details paint a vivid picture of a life that is hard but also filled with small pleasures. The scars and bruises mentioned in the chorus are likely physical and emotional ones that the singer has endured, but they have not deterred him from persevering.
Despite the differences between the singer and his father, he is still trying to connect with him and make him proud. The song's bridge suggests that the singer and his father have had their share of conflict and disagreements, but he is still listening and trying to do what's best. The chorus of the song is particularly poignant as it showcases the singer's commitment to honoring his father's memory and continuing to make him proud even after he has passed away.
Overall, "Billfold" is a beautifully written tribute that speaks to the importance of family bonds and the desire to make our loved ones proud, no matter the circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
The way the dust from pickup trucks can catch the evening light
The artist is reminiscing on the beautiful memories of pickup trucks catching the evening light.
The dirty smell of diesel fumes on summer Friday nights
The artist fondly remembers the smell of diesel fumes on summer Friday nights.
And all the scars and bruises they will fade
The artist knows that time heals all wounds, both physical and emotional.
And we’ll live to fight another day
The artist believes in perseverance and surviving through difficult times.
I’d do anything to make you proud of me
The artist has a strong desire to earn the approval of someone important to them.
Someday when you’re dead and gone
I’ll do my best to carry on and
Someday when you’re dead and gone
I’ll do my best to carry on
Even after the person they want to impress is no longer here, the artist will continue to strive for their approval.
I know we’ve had our differences
Can’t see you eye to eye
But I hope you know I’m listening
Trying to do what’s right
Despite previous conflicts, the artist is attempting to mend their relationship and do what's best.
And all the scars and bruises they did fade
And I learned to live in my own way
And I think I finally made you proud of me
The artist has overcome their struggles and learned to live life on their own terms, and finally feels like they've earned the approval they were seeking.
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Written by: Ryan Fucinaro
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