Lyrics
The words you're about to hear are probably sincere,
The upcoming words are likely genuine but extracted from personal writings.
although extracted from some diary pot-hooks.
The lyrics are derived from diary entries.
They're all about a couple of weary, pissed off,
About two fatigued and annoyed wanderers known to the speaker.
hassled ramblers I was pleased to know.
The speaker enjoyed knowing these troubled travelers.
But I guess I should admit that it's written all to fit
Acknowledges that the lyrics are tailored to the speaker's perspective.
the senses from my personal outlooks.
Emphasizes a personal viewpoint in the lyrics.
It's just a rough selection, but here we go:
Indicates a selective presentation of the characters.
The first one to meet, an extraordinary neat
Introduces an exceptional, determined Canadian mother.
and determined all Canadian mother.
Describes her as extraordinarily neat and resolute.
For sure she was a bit from home now,
She is away from home, but the speaker is pleased to know her.
and she wouldn't mind!
Emphasizes her resilience and independence.
She was fighting like a man, when she couldn't understand,
She fights passionately, even when she doesn't understand the necessity.
that sometimes people have to bother.
Recognizes that people sometimes have to face difficulties.
The word that could describe her manners is not "refined"!
Her manners are not refined but characterized by strength.
These are only notes about freedom,
Reiterates that the lyrics are just reflections on freedom.
I wish you had the time to read them.
Expresses a desire for the listener to have time to read these reflections.
Speaking about freedom; what's that like?
Raises a question about the nature of freedom.
Rolling a joint, go for a hike,
Suggests various activities associated with freedom.
missing the point, renting a bike?
Ponders on the essence of freedom.
The next one is the "grass man", picking up his brass can,
Introduces the "grass man" describing his collection of Sumatra grass.
telling us it's mighty splendid.
He takes pride in his impressive collection.
Showing us the latest harvest of Sumatra grass.
Shows off his latest harvest of Sumatra grass.
Coming from the highland, heading for the island,
He is from the highland, heading to an island where his product is in demand.
where the crop is very much demanded.
Indicates a significant demand for his crop on the island.
The heads are waiting there to see him, "it's gonna be a mass"!
Anticipation of a massive reception for his product.
These are only notes about freedom,
Repeats the notion that these are notes reflecting on freedom.
I wish you had the time to read them.
Reiterates the wish for the listener to find time to read these reflections.
Speaking about freedom; what's that like?
Revisits the question of defining freedom.
Rolling a joint, go for a hike,
Lists activities associated with freedom.
missing the point, renting a bike?
Reflects on potentially missing the essence of freedom.
Time lapse, looking for the tabs,
Mentions searching for tabs to enhance one's well-being.
you know would make you feel much better.
Implies that these tabs would improve the individual's mood.
Lead into a state you're missing, when you're drinking wine.
Suggests a connection between these tabs and a state of well-being while drinking wine.
Looking at the sun, nothing has been done.
Observes a moment of idleness, looking at the sun with no productivity.
Time to write yourself a letter.
Suggests taking time to write a letter during this idle moment.
This diary will steal an hour, but you've sure got time!
The diary will consume time, but there is time available.
These are only notes about freedom,
Restates that these are notes contemplating freedom.
I wish you had the time to read them.
Reiterates the wish for the listener to have time to engage with these reflections.
Speaking about freedom; what's that like?
Raises the question again about the nature of freedom.
Rolling a joint, go for a hike,
Repeats activities associated with freedom.
missing the point, renting a bike?
Ponders on potentially missing the essence of freedom through trivial activities like renting a bike.
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