When Annie Took Me Home

Tom Paxton

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Intro: verse 1 Late at night somewhat tight Guardian angels put to flight.   Freddie’s doused the neon light That promised while it shone. verse 2 Time to go time to blow They don’t push me ’cause they know. I’m still in my long ago When Annie took me home. Refrain   There was I  wondering why   Annie’d choose to ask me over.   But she did  sure she did She called me her Irish rover.             verse 3 Sat me there in her chair Ran her fingers through my hair.   Talk of heaven I’ve been there When Annie took me home. Instrumental verse 4 Rafters rung songs were sung like "Spanish Is the Loving Tongue".   Ribbons on my life were hung When Annie took me home. Refrain   There was wine  there was time. All the while guitars were playing.   Then the day  came my way When she told me I’d be staying.              Verse 5 Love can grow love can go Did she love me? I don’t know. Though she often told me so I’ve never really known. Verse 6 Was I blind? I don’t mind.   I think life’s been more than kind. Thanks to life there was the time When Annie took me home. Outro         Thanks to life there was the time When Annie took me home.

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Cette chanson évoque les souvenirs d'une nuit mémorable partagée avec une femme nommée Annie. Le narrateur se remémore des moments de tendresse et de réconfort, où il se sentait en sécurité, presque comme si des anges gardiens veillaient sur lui. Dans une atmosphère de fête avec de la musique et du vin, il se souvient de la chaleur des échanges et des promesses d'amour. Malgré les incertitudes sur les sentiments d'Annie, il savoure cette parenthèse enchantée dans sa vie, un moment où l'amour et la convivialité étaient palpables. La nostalgie de ce bonheur passé transpire à travers les paroles, avec une reconnaissance pour ces instants précieux passés ensemble.