Lyrics
On the ice he's my favourite player
Expressing admiration for a hockey player when on the ice.
Ten goals a season, the game won't be the same
Anticipating a significant impact on the game due to the player's goal-scoring ability.
Made the trade, they sent him to Philly
Referring to a trade that sent the player to Philadelphia.
We're the reason he'll never play here again, no
Claiming responsibility for the player not playing with their team again.
Let me tell you about aggression
Discussing aggression in the context of the player's style of play.
Let me tell you things Don Cherry won't say
Highlighting the singer's willingness to address things that Don Cherry (hockey commentator) might avoid.
And I'm scared of his obsession
Expressing fear or concern about the player's intense focus or dedication.
Meet you in the boards and end your day, your day
Promising to confront opponents in the game and impact their performance.
Face off man comes from Minnesota
Introducing a face-off man from Minnesota and emphasizing the impact of his small hometown.
Small Elk River, the game won't be the same
Expecting a transformative effect on the game due to the player's origin.
Won the Cup but never could land the
Mentioning winning the Cup but not achieving a personal accolade (Hobey Baker).
Hobey Baker, you'll never play here again, no
Asserting that the player won't play with their team again.
Let me tell you about aggression
Reiterating the theme of aggression and asserting a willingness to address uncomfortable topics.
Let me tell you things Don Cherry won't say
Continuing to express the singer's readiness to discuss things others might avoid.
And I'm scared Of his obsession
Reiterating fear or concern about the player's intense focus or dedication.
Meet you in the boards and end your day
Repeating the commitment to confront opponents and impact their performance.
Let me tell you of his story
Introducing the idea of telling the player's story.
Let me tell you his intentions
Expressing an intention to reveal the player's motives or goals.
Eighty-Nine in all his glory
Referring to the player's achievements in 1989 and emphasizing his prowess.
Ran you in the boards he'd end your day
Recalling a physical play where the player would forcefully end opponents' participation in the game.
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