Processional
Journey Through Mystical Realms: Billy Corgan's Processional
Lyrics
The tide was laughing, our shade was sung
The natural rhythm of life was joyful, and our existence was celebrated.
Drummed past a solstice where fairies hum
We moved forward past a significant time (solstice) where mythical beings (fairies) create a melodious atmosphere.
Slaved for these masters to evening's rung
We worked hard for those in control until the end of the day.
Won't you christen me?
Asking to be given a symbolic initiation or baptism.
Come on now, christen me
A repetition of the request for a ceremonial initiation or blessing.
To the foundings of the valley deep
To the origins or beginnings of a deep valley.
Won't you christen me
Repeated request for a symbolic initiation or baptism.
And stake your heart on mine
Inviting a commitment or strong emotional attachment.
To places, other times
Referring to experiencing different locations and eras.
It's a long way, it's a long way to get back home
Expressing the arduous journey or effort required to return home.
On trails of Eden, sad trumpets blare
Referencing a pursuit of paradise or a perfect place, accompanied by sorrowful sounds.
This yearling's burden, a priestly air
A young or inexperienced individual carries a weighty responsibility, possessing a solemn atmosphere akin to that of a priest.
Paid for his masters as autumn's heir
Working for those in control as the season transitions to autumn.
Won't you carry me?
Asking for someone to bear or support the speaker.
Come on now, carry me
A repetition of the request for support or assistance.
To the foundings of the deepest deep
To the origins or beginnings of the deepest depths.
Won't you carry me
Repeated request for someone to bear or support the speaker.
And place your heart on mine
Inviting a commitment or strong emotional attachment similar to earlier lines.
For places, other times
Referencing experiencing different locations and eras, similar to earlier lines.
It's a long way, it's a long way to get back home
Reiterating the difficulty of the journey back home.
Decree Osiris to a fleeing thoth
Referring to ancient Egyptian mythology, mentioning two important deities—Osiris and Thoth—as a metaphor.
I oaked more knowledge than you might have caught
Implying possessing more knowledge than others might perceive.
Paid for this master, who is the dawn
Working for someone in control, who represents the dawn or a new beginning.
Won't you bury me
Requesting a symbolic act of burial, possibly to end or transform something.
Come on now, bury me
A repetition of the request for a symbolic burial.
And stake your heart on mine
Inviting a commitment or strong emotional attachment in conjunction with the burial.
To places, other times
Referencing experiencing different locations and eras, similar to earlier lines.
It's a long way, it's a long way to get back home
Reiterating the difficulty of the journey back home, as mentioned earlier.
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