Paul
Legendary Lumberjack: Paul's Epic Tale of Strength and Afterlife Adventures
Lyrics
Well he rode through the woods on a big blue ox
Describing Paul riding through the woods on a large blue ox.
He had fists as hard as choppin' blocks
Highlighting Paul's strong fists comparable to chopping blocks.
Five hundred pounds and nine feet tall that's Paul
Portraying Paul as a massive figure, 500 pounds and 9 feet tall.
Talk about working when he swung his ax you could hear it ring for a mile and half
Emphasizing the power and impact of Paul's axe swings.
He'd yell timber and down she'd fall for Paul
Depicting Paul as a lumberjack, yelling "timber" when cutting down trees.
Talk about drinkin' that man's so mean that he'd never drink nothin' but kerosene
Describing Paul as a tough drinker who only consumes kerosene.
A five gallon can is a little bit small for Paul
Suggesting that a five-gallon can of kerosene is not enough for Paul.
Talk about women that man's so lusty
Referring to Paul's intense lust for women.
Needs a woman ever hour just to keep from gettin' rusty
Indicating Paul's constant need for companionship from women.
Young ones run and the old ones crawl to Paul
Describing the varied reactions of people to Paul, with both young and old seeking him.
Talk about tough well he once had a fight with a thunderstorm on a cold dark night
Recounting a legendary fight between Paul and a thunderstorm.
I ain't sayin' who won but it don't storm at all round here thanks to Paul
Leaving the outcome of the fight ambiguous but implying Paul's victory.
He was ninety years old when he said with a sigh
Stating Paul's age as ninety and hinting at his contemplation of death.
Said I think I'm gonna lay right down and die
Expressing Paul's decision to embrace death due to having experienced both joy and sorrow.
Cause sunshine and sorrow I've seen it all says Paul
Summarizing Paul's perspective on life, having seen both the positive and negative aspects.
Says there ain't no man alive can kill me ain't no woman left can thrill me
Declaring Paul's invincibility and lack of excitement in life.
And I think a heaven just might be a ball says Paul
Suggesting Paul's vision of heaven as a lively place, possibly a party.
So he died and we cried
Describing Paul's death and the emotional reaction of those around him.
It took eighteen men just to bust that ground
Quantifying the effort required to bury Paul.
Took three or four more just to lower him down
Detailing the process of lowering Paul into the ground.
Then we covered him up and we figured that was all for Paul
Concluding the burial process, thinking it's the end for Paul.
But late one night the trees started shaking
Describing a supernatural event with trees shaking, dogs barking, and the earth quaking.
And the dogs started barking and the earth started quaking
Continuing the description of the supernatural event.
And out of the ground with the hi ye all came Paul
Introducing the surprising return of Paul from the ground.
Well he shook the dirt from off his clothes
Depicting Paul cleaning himself off after emerging from the ground.
He scratched his ass and wiped his nose
Adding humor to the situation with Paul's casual actions after coming back to life.
You know being dead wasn't no fun at all says Paul
Expressing Paul's dissatisfaction with the experience of being dead.
He said now up in heaven they got harps on their knees
Describing Paul's unconventional view of heaven without trees.
They got clouds and wings but they got no trees
Expressing Paul's skepticism about the traditional idea of heaven.
I don't think that's much of a heaven at all says Paul
Rejecting the concept of heaven without trees as unappealing.
So he jumps on his ox with a fare thee well
Announcing Paul's departure with a farewell, expressing curiosity about trees in hell.
He said I'll find out if they got trees in hell
Revealing Paul's adventurous spirit as he sets out to explore the afterlife.
And he rode away and that was all we ever seen of Paul
Concluding the story with Paul riding away, leaving a sense of mystery.
Butthe next time you hear a timber yell
Issuing a warning about the sound of timber yelling, hinting at Paul's presence.
That sounds like it's comin' from the pits of hell
Describing a distinct timber yell, possibly indicating Paul's involvement.
Then a boomin' laugh and a ghostly wail like somebody choppin' on the devil's tail
Depicting a vivid scene of someone chopping on the devil's tail with a ghostly wail.
Then a shout and a call a crash and a fall
Portraying chaotic and supernatural events associated with Paul.
That ain't no mortal man at all that's just Paul
Clarifying that the commotion is not caused by a mortal man but by the supernatural presence of Paul.
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