The Hearse Song
Embracing Health: A Comedic Ode to Wellness
Lyrics
The worms crawl in and the worms crawl out
Reference to decomposition—worms entering and exiting a corpse
The worms crawl in and the worms crawl out
Continuation of the imagery of decomposition
Don't you ever laugh as the hearse goes by
A somber reminder to show respect for the deceased
For you may be the next to die
A cautionary line, suggesting one's mortality
They'll wrap you up in a big white sheet
Describing the wrapping of a corpse in preparation for burial
From your head down to your feet
Emphasizing the covering of the body entirely
They'll put you in a big black box
Depicting the placement of the body in a coffin
Cover you up with dirt and rocks
Illustrating the burial process, covering the coffin with soil and rocks
It all goes well for about a week
Initial stages of decomposition without issues
Then your coffin begins to leak
Highlighting the deterioration of the coffin, leading to leakage
And the worms crawl in and the worms crawl out
More imagery of worms entering and exiting the decomposing body
The worms play pinochle on your snout
A macabre depiction—worms seemingly playing on the face of the deceased
They eat your eyes and they eat your nose
Describing the consumption of the body by worms
They eat the jelly between your toes
Emphasizing the consumption of various body parts
Eat, drink, and be merry
An ironic reference to enjoying life before death
Soon we'll be buried
Contrasting the enjoyment of life with the inevitability of death
Eat, drink, and be merry
Reiteration of the ironic enjoyment before death
Soon we'll be dead
Stark acknowledgment of mortality despite revelry
Your stomach turns a slimy green
Describing the change in the body's appearance due to decomposition
And puss comes out like whipping cream
A graphic portrayal of bodily fluids associated with decay
Your chest caves sin and your eyes pop out
Further gruesome imagery of bodily decay and distortion
Your brain turns into sauerkraut
Graphic description of the state of the brain during decomposition
And the worms crawl out and the worms crawl in
Continuation of worms entering and exiting the body
The ones that crawl in are lean and thin
Describing the physical appearance of worms based on their stage within the corpse
The ones that crawl out are fat and stout
Further description of the worms' appearance based on their stage of feeding
Your eyes fall in and your hair falls out
Graphic imagery of bodily deterioration and loss
Eat, drink, and be merry
Reiteration of enjoying life juxtaposed with the inevitable death
Soon we'll be buried
Repetition of the contrast between revelry and the impending death
Eat, drink, and be merry
Continued emphasis on enjoying life despite the certainty of death
Soon we'll be dead
A direct reminder of the inevitability of death despite reveling in life
La La La La La La La La La La La
Non-sequitur—a meaningless repetition for emphasis or rhythm
La La La La La La La
Continuation of the meaningless repetition
Soon we'll be dead
Reiteration of the certainty of death despite distractions or celebrations
Did you ever think as the hearse goes by
A reflective question on mortality, aimed at the listener
That you may be the next to die
A reminder of one's own mortality, highlighting the unpredictability of death
Your eyes fall out and your teeth decay
Graphic description of bodily decay—eyes and teeth as indicators of decomposition
And that is the end of a perfect day
An ironic closing, depicting decay as the end of a 'perfect' day
The worms crawl in and the worms crawl out
Repetition of worms entering and exiting the decomposing body
The worms play pinochle on your snout
Continuation of the grotesque imagery with a morbidly playful tone
Your eyes fall out and your teeth decay
Reiteration of bodily decay, particularly eyes and teeth
Raise a glass high and we'll sing it again
Encouragement to raise a toast despite the grim subject matter
The worms crawl in and the worms crawl out
Reiteration of worms playing on the deceased's face
The worms play pinochle on your snout
Continuation of the grim imagery with a playful tone
Your eyes fall out and your teeth decay
Repetition of bodily decay, specifically eyes and teeth
And that is the end of a perfect day
A grim conclusion, reiterating the decay as the end of a 'perfect' day</
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