The Junky Jews
Junky Jews: Echoes of Redemption and Struggle
Lyrics
It was so very long ago
Reflecting on a distant past.
In California desert snow
Contrasting imagery of California with snow in the desert, emphasizing rarity or paradox.
On film was caught a burning bush
Referencing a biblical symbol, the burning bush, possibly suggesting divine revelation.
Up many hills a stone was pushed
Alluding to challenges overcome, likened to pushing a stone uphill metaphorically.
The junky jews, so much to lose
Introducing the term "junky Jews," possibly metaphorical figures facing struggles.
The junky jews sing the blues
Expressing the struggles of the "junky Jews" through the blues, a genre known for conveying hardship.
Corey Feldman took the stand
Mentioning Corey Feldman, possibly as a symbol, taking a stand reminiscent of the Ten Commandments.
A sequel to the ten commands
Suggesting a modern sequel or reinterpretation of the ancient commandments.
Red Sea parted in his veins
Symbolizing personal struggles with the mention of the Red Sea parting in one's veins.
Beholding he who has no name
Referring to someone nameless, possibly representing a universal figure.
The junky jews, so much to lose
Reiteration of the challenges faced by the "junky Jews."
The junky jews sing the blues
Continuation of expressing the struggles through the blues.
The junky jews, so much to lose
Repeating the idea of significant losses for the "junky Jews."
The junky jews sing the blues
Reiteration of expressing these losses through the blues.
And the world was shining like a jewel
Describing a seemingly beautiful world with a cruel undertone.
But on the surface very cruel
Highlighting the contrast between surface appearances and underlying cruelty.
So Jesus picked up his guitar
Introducing Jesus as a musician, using a guitar to convey a message.
And sang about a shooting star
Symbolizing Jesus singing about a shooting star, possibly representing hope or a fleeting moment of brightness.
Sang about a shooting star
Continuation of the imagery of Jesus and the shooting star.
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