Robinson Woods
Robinson Woods: A Fiery Tale of Lost Pride and Life's Bitter Joke
Lyrics
Old dead weather lost and gone, she says
Reference to past difficulties or challenges that are no longer relevant or exist.
"Whether you're right, you're gonna be wrong"
A philosophical reflection on the inevitability of being wrong regardless of one's beliefs.
I'm not coming back, I ain't moving on
Expresses a decision to move forward and not return to the past.
She says, "Man keep singing the same tired song"
Critique of repetitive or clichéd expressions, urging for originality.
Oh let me be, Oh let me be!
A plea for independence or freedom from constraints.
Oh won't you cut me down and set me free?
Desire for liberation or release from a situation.
Or I'll set the woods on fire!
Threat of destructive actions if freedom is not granted.
We make our beds
Reflection on the consequences of one's actions or choices.
How we love to lie, she says
An acknowledgment of deceit or falsehood in relationships.
"The last thing to go is pride"
Emphasis on the resilience of pride, the last element to be relinquished.
Clean the blood, wipe your brow, she says
Instruction to confront and deal with the aftermath of a challenging situation.
"Yeah there's nothing we can do about it now"
Acceptance of the irreversibility of certain circumstances.
Oh, let me be, Lord let me be!
A plea for peace or respite from troubles.
Oh won't you cut me down or set me free?
Reiteration of the desire for freedom or release from a burden.
Or I'll set the woods on fire!
Repetition of the earlier threat of destructive actions for emphasis.
Piece by piece
Metaphorical reflection on the gradual wearing down of life's challenges.
Life wears you down, she says
Commentary on life's inevitable hardships and challenges.
"Rust to dust, buried in the ground"
Metaphor for the transient nature of life, leading to eventual decay.
Them big ideas gone up in smoke, she says
Reflection on the disappointment of unrealized grand ideas.
"Ain't life sad, ain't life a fuckin' joke!"
A cynical view of life as a sad and ironic existence.
On fire!
Intensification of emotions, possibly symbolizing rebellion or passion.
We set the woods on fire!
Declaration of taking drastic actions or causing significant change.
(We set the woods on fire!)
Repetition of the declaration for emphasis and impact.
Oh let me be, Lord, let me be!
A renewed plea for peace or release from troubles.
(We set the woods on fire!)
Reiteration of the threat of destructive actions, emphasizing urgency.
Won't you cut me down and set me free?
Restatement of the desire for freedom or liberation.
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