While singing, she sits in the middle of the couch at her parents' house, where Mitch used to sit sometimes.ĭrove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dryĪnd them good old boys were drinking whiskey and rye Zoey sings the final few lines of 'American Pie' a capella, and it is unclear whether she is singing in real life or as part of the heart song.

Because Max knew Mitch much longer than the rest of Zoey's friends, he had more of a connection to him, as we can see through the references to 'the music' in these lines (Mitch, of course, being 'the music'). 'The sacred store' could refer to the Clarke Home, where Max met Mitch years ago when he and Zoey became friends. This hints that Zoey and Max's relationship is still up in the air at the end of Season 1.

When Max confessed his feelings to Zoey in 'Zoey's Extraordinary Confession,' he did not receive the response he wanted. These lines could potentially refer to the relationship between Zoey and Max. Max's lines are as follows:īut the man there said the music wouldn't play Like much of the main cast, Max has a few lines in the giant 'American Pie' number at the end of 'Zoey's Extraordinary Dad.' Max sings his lines when he is sitting on the steps inside the Clarke Home with Zoey, her head resting on his shoulder. These lines seem to signal that Simon understands that something is going on between Zoey and Max. Well, I know that you're in love with him His lines are as follows:Īnd can you teach me how to dance real slow? Simon sings his lines after the first chorus in the song. Like much of the main cast, Simon has a few lines in 'American Pie,' the final number of 'Zoey's Extraordinary Dad,' the Season 1 finale. These lines likely refer to Emily's relationship with Maggie, her mother-in-law, who has just been widowed after the death of Mitch.

There is no inherent hidden meaning in these lines, but the 'bad news' can refer to Mitch's death or his inability to meet David and Emily's son.Įmily sings a few lines at the beginning of 'American Pie' when she, Maggie, Zoey, and David walk into the Clarke home after Mitch's funeral. Moreover, the second set of lines could refer to David (the father), David and Emily's unborn son (the son), and Mitch (the holy ghost).ĭavid has a few lines in 'American Pie' near the beginning, when he, Emily, Maggie, and Zoey are walking up to the Clarke home after Mitch's funeral. 'The music' seems to be a symbol for Mitch throughout Season 1 and in 'American Pie,' so Maggie's lines may refer to her long, happy marriage with Mitch. Maggie has some lines in the final song of the Season 1 finale as she, David, Emily, and Zoey walk into the Clarke home after Mitch's funeral, and she also has some lines later on in the song.

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