Lyrics
the tall dry grass, the tall dry grass along the shore
The tall dry grass along the shore sets the scene.
the tide had gone out and we, and we had nowhere we had to go
The tide has receded, and there's no specific destination.
firecracker and flame, come turn today
Reference to a firecracker and flame, suggesting a transformative event.
into something so strange
Transformation of the day into something unusual.
come out and play
An invitation to engage or enjoy the transformed moment.
firecracker and flame, come turn today...
Reiteration of the transformative nature of the firecracker and flame.
burned the tree down
Symbolic burning of a tree by the road.
we burned the tree down by the road
Continuation of the burning imagery, suggesting change.
the siren's scream is still so far away to do any good
The urgency of a siren is distant, potentially unable to help.
to do us any good
Reiteration that the siren can't provide assistance.
firecracker and flame, come turn today
Repeating the call for transformation through firecracker and flame.
into something so strange
Emphasizing the strange and unconventional outcome of the transformation.
come out and play
Encouragement to participate in the transformed experience.
firecracker and flame, come turn today
Repetition of the desire for transformation and play.
into something so strange
Highlighting the unusual and transformative nature of the experience.
come out and play
Encouraging active involvement in the transformed state.
firecracker and flame, come turn today...
Reiteration of the call for transformation through firecracker and flame.
the tide had gone out, the tide had gone out and the tap ran dry
Reiteration of the tide receding, and the tap running dry, possibly indicating a lack of resources.
left waterless and throwing sand but those flames still
Being left without water and throwing sand, but flames persist.
but those flames still rise
The persistence of flames amidst adversity.
firecracker and flame, come turn today
Repetition of the call for transformation and play.
into something so strange
Emphasizing the strange and unique nature of the transformed state.
come out and play
Invitation to actively engage or enjoy the transformed experience.
firecracker and flame, come turn today
Repetition of the call for transformation through firecracker and flame.
into something so strange
Reiterating the strange nature of the transformed experience.
so strange, so strange, so...
Emphasis on the strangeness of the transformed state.
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