Tango Till They're Sore
Revelry of Life's Whimsy: Chelsea Williams' Musical Odyssey
Lyrics
Well you play that tarantella all the hounds will start to roar
Playing the tarantella incites a wild reaction; hounds howl in response.
The boys all go to hell and then the Cubans hit the floor
After chaos, consequences follow; boys face trouble, Cubans are affected.
They drive along the pipeline, they tango 'til they're sore
Traveling along a risky path, engaging in passionate activities until exhausted.
They take apart their nightmares and they leave them by the door
Coping with fears and anxieties, leaving them behind.
Let me fall out of the window with confetti in my hair
An expression of a desire for a carefree, celebratory fall from a window.
Deal out Jacks or Better on a blanket by the stairs
Playing a game of chance with cards while relaxing.
I'll tell you all my secrets, but I lie about my past
Willing to share personal details, but not the entire truth about one's history.
So send me off to bed for evermore
A plea to be left alone or allowed to rest indefinitely.
Make sure they play my theme song
A request for a specific song to be played, settling for daisies if not possible.
Guess daisies will have to do
Desire to reach New Orleans and create an artistic atmosphere.
Just get me to New Orleans and paint shadows on the pews
Engaging in lively activities, including cooking and playing music.
Turn the spit on that pig, kick the drum and let me down
Action-oriented imagery involving a pig, a drum, and a departure.
Put my clarinet beneath your bed 'til I get back in town
Leaving a musical instrument behind until returning.
Let me fall out of the window with confetti in my hair
Reiteration of the desire for a carefree fall from a window.
Deal out Jacks or Better on a blanket by the stairs
Repeating the card game scenario in a relaxed setting.
I'll tell you all my secrets, but I lie about my past
Reiterating the willingness to share secrets but not the complete truth.
So send me off to bed for evermore
Repeating the plea to be sent off to bed indefinitely.
Just make sure she's all in calico and the color of a doll
Aesthetic preferences for a person, emphasizing specific qualities.
Wave the flag on Cadillac day, and a skillet on the wall
Celebrating a special day with symbolic actions and items.
Cut me a switch hold your breath 'til the sun goes down
A request for discipline or punishment until sunset.
Write my name on the hood, send me off to another town
Leaving a mark and moving on to a different place.
Let me fall out of the window with confetti in my hair
Reiteration of the desire for a carefree fall with confetti.
Deal out Jacks or Better on a blanket by the stairs
Repeating the card game scenario in a relaxed setting.
Tell you all my secrets, but I lie about my past
Reiterating the willingness to share secrets but not the complete truth.
So send me off to bed for evermore
Repeating the plea to be sent off to bed indefinitely.
So send me off to bed for evermore
-So send me off to bed for evermore
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