We're All as We Lie
Chronicles of Wisdom and Whimsy: Weaving Tales on the Green
Lyrics
August saw a contest fit for Kings
August symbolizes a regal event attracting participants from various places.
From far and wide they came to trade their swings
People gathered to exchange their skills or talents.
Little grubs with stone-age clubs and tanners' sons
Reference to diverse individuals with primitive tools and craftsmanship.
With foxes' gloves
Mention of foxes' gloves, possibly metaphorical or indicating a game.
They came face to face the stiffest coarse since Tring
A challenging encounter comparable to a historical location called Tring.
Harold took an eight-iron at the first
Introduction of characters Harold and Tostig in a golf-like scenario.
Hopped the hedge while Tostig chipped and cursed
Actions of the characters, with Tostig facing difficulties.
Sliced into a sticky patch and, playing out, he'd met his match
Further challenges faced by Tostig while playing.
When lettuce leaves had made the crowd disperse
Reference to lettuce leaves dispersing a crowd, possibly humorously.
So, we're all as we lie
Declaration that everyone is in a state of deception or falsehood.
We're all as we're lying
Reiteration of the deceptive nature of individuals.
No, don't tell me it's time,
An objection to acknowledging the passage of time.
It's all in the timing.
Emphasis on the importance of timing in life.
Getting wiser, so much wiser, introspected ostraciser,
Describing personal growth and self-reflection.
Drinking up with no holes barred to play..
Indulging without restrictions in life's experiences.
Daphne lay beside the Silent Pool,
Introducing Daphne near the Silent Pool, a tranquil setting.
When suddenly the air began to cool
Change in the atmosphere around Daphne.
Otto heard it, running back, and tried to stop the thudding crack
Actions of Otto trying to prevent a disruptive sound.
As Luther strode up, crying "Winter Rules".
Introduction of Luther and a humorous declaration of "Winter Rules."
"Holy Mackerel", cried the Papal Prince,
An exclamation by a character during a golf-like encounter.
"You're out of bounds I'm really quite convinced".
Assertion of being out of bounds.
Luther drew his driver but the Pope pulled out a fiver
Reference to using money (fiver) to resolve a situation.
And they halved the hole on points of sacraments
Resolution of a conflict based on points of sacraments.
So, we're all as we lie
Reiteration of the deceptive nature of individuals.
We're all as we're lying
Repeating the theme of deception in different contexts.
No, don't tell me it's time,
Rejection of the notion of it being the right time.
It's all in the timing.
Emphasis on the significance of timing in life.
Getting wiser, so much wiser, Seven Sister sympathiser
Continuation of personal growth and understanding.
Drinking up with no holes left to play.
Indulging without restrictions in life's experiences.
The hour of confrontation now was nigh
Setting the stage for a significant confrontation.
As Plato and Justinian were tied,
Plato and Justinian engaged in a decisive struggle.
Locked in mortal combat firing vulture after wombat
Intense conflict with symbolic animals (vulture and wombat).
Their supremacy now could not be denied.
Recognition of their undeniable supremacy.
The Seventeenth lay waiting for the pair
Introduction of the Seventeenth, possibly a reference to an obstacle.
As both advanced with silent, ashen stares
The characters approaching the obstacle with anticipation.
But there they stood, incredulous, the distance
An unexpected revelation or realization.
Reading "Nebulous"
Reading of messages, possibly humorous or puzzling ones.
And "Best of luck, Buzz Aldrin beat you there".
A reference to Buzz Aldrin, adding a historical context.
So, we're all as we lie
Reiteration of the deceptive nature of individuals.
We're all as we're lying
Repeating the theme of deception in different contexts.
No, don't tell me it's time,
Rejecting the acknowledgment of time passing.
It's all in the timing.
Emphasizing the importance of timing in life.
So, we're all as we lie
Final repetition of the deceptive nature of individuals.
We're all as we're lying
Concluding repetition of the theme of deception.
No, don't tell me it's time,
Resistance to recognizing the passage of time.
Or else I'll be crying.
An emotional reaction threatened if the passage of time is acknowledged.
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