The song "Llewellyn" by Upchurch is a tribute to a girl named Mindy Llewellyn who tragically passed away. The lyrics express the sorrow and disbelief of losing a friend so suddenly and the regrets of not being able to spend more time with her. The song starts by stating that Mindy sailed across the sky too soon, meaning that she died prematurely. It emphasizes that she had so much more life to live and things to experience. The lyrics also mention that it was too soon for her to fully understand and see things with clearer eyes, implying that she still had a lot to learn and discover. The narrator remembers a time when Mindy shared her bucket list with him. They were in a Ford car with a 40-pack, suggesting they were hanging out and having a good time. However, Mindy had to go home and the narrator dropped her off. Mindy expressed her frustration with their small town and her desire to escape it. Little did they know that things would take a tragic turn. The narrator shares his regret of never expecting that it would turn out this way, meaning he never expected Mindy to pass away so soon. The lyrics reflect the shock and disbelief of losing a friend in such a sudden manner. The chorus repeats the sentiment of Mindy's premature departure. It mourns her passing and expresses the sentiment that she had so much more life to live. The lyrics mention Samantha Jay, likely another friend of Mindy's, who tried to get the narrator to attend her funeral. However, the narrator couldn't bring himself to go because he didn't want his last memory of Mindy to be seeing her in a casket. He would rather remember her as the happy and vibrant girl he saw just a week before, with bright colors and plans for the future. Overall, "Llewellyn" is a heartfelt and introspective song that reflects on the sudden loss of a friend and the regrets associated with not spending more time with them. Upchurch uses the song to pay tribute to Mindy Llewellyn and celebrate her life, while also expressing the pain and sadness of her untimely death.
