Valerie
Tim Wheatley Lyrics

Valerie was queen of the sweets
Valerie was the one in control of the candy store

Different kinds all in a line
There were many types of candy displayed in a straight row

With heart shaped chocos in the window
There were heart-shaped chocolates displayed in the store window

For some passing valentine
They were meant to attract a potential buyer for Valentine's Day

Patron of the oldest school
Valerie was a supporter of the oldest educational institution

With plenty of mouths to feed
There were many students who depended on her store for their snacks

She was just a little hard on the boy
Valerie was strict with one of the students who worked for her

Now Sheldon's nowhere to be seen
Sheldon, the boy Valerie was hard on, is absent

I bet you don't breathe easy
You probably feel uneasy and worried

And now that he's gone
Since Sheldon is missing, the situation is even more tense

Because you sure don't
You definitely don't

Sleep easy and knowing he's wrong
You can't relax, especially because Sheldon might be in danger

Good old valerie
Valerie is a known figure in the community

Reluctantly shouldering arms
Valerie is feeling the responsibility of taking care of Sheldon

Says he'll be back before too long
Valerie reassures herself that Sheldon will return soon

She sent the poor boy packing
Valerie fired Sheldon from his job at the store

And mustered up a touch stone wave
Valerie made a ritual gesture to gather strength and reassure herself

And looking back over the years
Valerie's reminiscing about the past

I suppose it's a dead giveaway
It's obvious to her how she treated Sheldon affected his behavior

She drove the same boy home to me
Valerie gave Sheldon a ride home to safety

And said you know blood's thicker than water
Valerie reminds the artist about the importance of family

You wouldn't think to look at her but man
Valerie doesn't look intimidating or strong, but

She'll crush your spirits in a pestle and mortar
She has a reputation for being extremely tough and draining

He'll be back before too long
Valerie repeats her hope that Sheldon will return soon

He'll be back before too long
Another reinforcement of Valerie's hopefulness

I bet you don't breathe easy
Repeating the idea that you can't relax until Sheldon is found

And now that he's gone
He's still missing

Because you sure don't
You definitely aren't sleeping peacefully

Sleep easy and knowing he's wrong
It's hard to be calm while waiting for Sheldon to return

Good old valerie
Valerie is still a major figure in the community

Reluctantly shouldering arms
Once again, Valerie is feeling the burden of caring for Sheldon

She says, he'll be back before too long
Valerie's hopefulness remains strong

He'll be back before too long
One more statement of her hope that Sheldon will return