When Debbie's Back From Texas
Stina Nordenstam Lyrics
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This is the last place he'll be leaving
He'll cross the courtyard
Smilingly open the gate
When Debbie's back from Texas
He'll be moving back to Greenwich
It takes you no time
Indian summer evening
Let the shadows backslide
When the pond is drained
You think you can walk on the ground
They call it trust
I brought all that I needed
I took all that was mine
I could think of a few more
Things to believe in
But I don't know about love
She'll answer you
Like lovers do
Like lovers do
She'll answer you
She'll answer you
Like lovers do
Like lovers do
You'll try to figure out
What life would be without her
I'm standing by the window
Suddenly feeling so small
Cars go by and life
I feel like I could try just a little more
I'm a true believer
And no lover of star shine
I know where this is leading
This is my last chance
She'll answer you
Like lovers do
Like lovers do
She'll answer you
She'll answer you
Like lovers do
Like lovers do
Like lovers do
The song "When Debbie's Back From Texas" by Stina Nordenstam tells the story of a man who is waiting for his lover, Debbie, to return from Texas. He is in love with her and when she returns, he plans on moving back with her to Greenwich. The lyrics describe how he will cross the courtyard and open the gate with a smile when he sees her. The song then goes on to describe how he feels small and insignificant when he thinks about life without her.
The second verse talks about an Indian summer evening, where the shadows backslide and the pond is drained. Stina's lyrics suggest that the man thinks he can walk on the ground because they call it trust. The trust that he has for Debbie is very meaningful because he is willing to move with her again. The chorus phrases "She'll answer you, like lovers do" repeats a couple of times, indicating that the man is feeling very strongly about Debbie and how she completes him.
The song's outro is a repeat of the chorus, emphasizing the strong connection between the man and Debbie. This song is about love and the impact it can have on someone's life. It shows how love can make someone feel like they have a sense of purpose and direction, as well as how it can make them feel small and insignificant when it is missing.
Line by Line Meaning
When Debbie's back from Texas
Once Debbie returns from Texas, this will be the final destination where he will stop before leaving.
He'll cross the courtyard
He will make his way through the courtyard.
Smilingly open the gate
He will open the gate with a smile on his face.
He'll be moving back to Greenwich
Once Debbie comes back from Texas, he'll be moving to Greenwich.
It takes you no time
It won't take long to get there.
You just follow the bridge
Just follow the bridge, and you'll get there.
Indian summer evening
It's a warm evening, presumably in autumn.
Let the shadows backslide
Watch as the shadows slip away.
When the pond is drained
When the water is gone from the pond.
You think you can walk on the ground
You might think you can walk on the dry bed of the pond.
They call it trust
This is called trust.
I brought all that I needed
I have everything that I need with me.
I took all that was mine
I took what belonged to me.
I could think of a few more
I could come up with more things.
Things to believe in
Things I have faith in.
But I don't know about love
I'm not certain about love.
She'll answer you
She will respond to you.
Like lovers do
The way lovers typically respond to each other.
You'll try to figure out
You'll attempt to discern.
What life would be without her
What life would be like if she wasn't in it.
I'm standing by the window
I'm standing beside the window.
Suddenly feeling so small
Suffering from a sudden feeling of insignificance.
Cars go by and life
Cars are passing by, and life continues outside.
I feel like I could try just a little more
A feeling of being able to make one last effort.
I'm a true believer
I hold strong to my belief.
And no lover of star shine
But I don't appreciate starry skies.
I know where this is leading
I'm aware of where this is going.
This is my last chance
This is my final opportunity.
Like lovers do
The way lovers typically behave.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STINA NORDENSTAM
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