Lyrics
The fly has beat the Red's fair square
The fly symbolizes triumph over the Red's (possibly an enemy) in a fair and square manner.
While up the coast some fled the devil's lair
Some people fled from a dangerous situation along the coast, possibly escaping a devil's lair or a threatening place.
And now this world's into our arms sprung
The world is now embracing or accepting "us" into its arms, suggesting a positive turn of events or acceptance.
While the family feuds exploded in our homes
Family feuds have erupted in homes, possibly reflecting internal conflicts or disputes.
Moon collapsed in the garden
The moon collapsed in the garden, possibly symbolizing a significant event or change.
Vikings looted the plains
Vikings looted the plains, suggesting historical chaos or conflict.
Spirit of '76
Spirit of '76, a reference to the American Revolution, possibly symbolizing a spirit of rebellion or independence.
We were such a tender age
Reflecting on the past, the speaker recalls a tender age during the Spirit of '76.
The Mohican swore he would get organised
The Mohican (an indigenous group) vows to organize and eradicate war from his mind.
To clean the war forever from his mind
An aspiration for lasting peace, emphasizing the need to clean war from one's thoughts.
The farmer came with peanuts in his hand
A farmer arrives with peanuts, possibly symbolizing a peaceful offering or gesture amid turmoil.
Then wept a bit while waltzing to the band
The farmer weeps while waltzing to the band, suggesting a mix of emotions in the face of conflict.
Moon collapsed in the garden
Reiteration of the moon collapsing in the garden, emphasizing its significance in the narrative.
Vikings looted the plains
Continuation of historical chaos, with Vikings looting the plains.
Spirit of '76
Reiteration of the Spirit of '76, emphasizing its enduring relevance.
We were such a tender age
Reflection on the past during the Spirit of '76 at a tender age.
Moon collapsed in the garden
Repetition of the moon collapsing in the garden, underscoring its continued importance.
Vikings looted the plains
Reiteration of historical chaos, with Vikings continuing to loot the plains.
Spirit of '76
Repetition of the Spirit of '76, maintaining its symbolic significance.
We were such a tender age
Reflection on the past during the Spirit of '76 at a tender age.
Moon collapsed in the garden
Repetition of the moon collapsing in the garden, emphasizing its ongoing impact.
Vikings looted the plains
Continuation of historical chaos, with Vikings persistently looting the plains.
Spirit of '76
Reiteration of the Spirit of '76, reinforcing its lasting significance.
We were such a tender age
Reflection on the past during the Spirit of '76 at a tender age.
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