Peppertree
Journey through Shadows: Armand Hammer's Peppertree Saga
Lyrics
When they march me down the road, so
Refers to a procession or march down the road, possibly symbolic of a journey or experience.
When them ride me down the road, though
Suggests a continuation of the journey, facing challenges or opposition along the road.
Mahogany with the gold trim silent except for children crying
Describes a mahogany with gold trim, possibly a coffin, in a somber scene where children cry.
They never even knew him
People did not know the person being mourned or remembered in the funeral procession.
Then trumpets flying, the bearers shining
Trumpets and bearers add a ceremonial element, creating a dignified atmosphere.
Shoes sink in the wet, ground horns vying
Describes the atmosphere with sinking shoes, wet ground, and competing horn sounds.
Sun rising, the pit lying in waiting
Depicts the sunrise with a pit lying in waiting, possibly alluding to death or a grave.
Like a clever lion, mouth gaping
Compares the situation to a clever lion with an open mouth, hinting at danger or deception.
And after they ate chicken rice peas
After a solemn event, people engage in normal activities like eating chicken, rice, and peas.
Sticky cake the, chill'ns laughing
Children laugh and enjoy sticky cake, momentarily forgetting the gravity of the occasion.
And playin', forgot they place
Implies a sense of playfulness and distraction, with a hint of misplaced priorities.
Plates and dishes piled and washed as women whisper
Describes the aftermath of the event, with women whispering and chores being done.
Men talk circles
Suggests that men engage in circular or repetitive discussions, possibly reflecting on the event.
When them ride me down, so
Repetition of the idea of being ridden down, emphasizing a sense of oppression or vulnerability.
When them take me down, so
Reiterates the theme of being taken down, emphasizing a challenging or difficult situation.
Bent backed over Wray & Nephew marijuana cigars
Describes a person bending over Wray & Nephew marijuana cigars, suggesting a reflective or contemplative state.
Hidden hearts
Mentions hidden hearts, hinting at concealed emotions or sentiments.
A dark road carved the blackness stretch like tar
Depicts a dark road in the night, stretching like tar, possibly symbolizing life's challenging journey.
Dogs beg for scraps at the edge of the hearth
Dogs begging for scraps at the hearth may symbolize those seeking sustenance or comfort.
But it's something else out there in the dark
Suggests an unknown and unsettling presence in the darkness beyond the familiar.
Something else out there in the dark
Repetition emphasizing the mysterious and ominous nature of something in the dark.
Something else out there where you are
Emphasizes the existence of something else in the dark and questions its nature or identity.
Something else out there
Repeats the idea of something else existing in an unspecified location, leaving it open to interpretation.
When them bring me up the road, so
Repetition of the theme of being brought up the road, possibly signifying a cyclical or repetitive nature.
When them take me up the road, so
Reiterates the theme of being taken up the road, emphasizing a challenging or demanding experience.
Peppertree wave over me tombstone
References a peppertree waving over a tombstone, adding a natural and symbolic element to the scene.
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