Folklore
Whispers from the Woods: Unveiling the Mysteries of Clyde and the Milltailers' Folklore
Lyrics
Never once believed in all the stories from the woods
Expressing skepticism or disbelief in the supernatural stories from the woods.
All the witches and demons house that lived on one foot
Describing mythical creatures and their dwelling on one foot, creating an eerie atmosphere.
Till the sickness stretched it's hands out from under the tree line
Referring to a sickness emerging from under the tree line, possibly symbolic of a hidden threat.
Oh no fires spread through town everyone's lost their mind
Describing chaos in town due to spreading fires, indicating a loss of control and sanity.
Still I wonder where do we all go
Pondering the destination after death, contemplating the afterlife or the unknown.
How many bones can the earth hold
Raising a question about the capacity of the earth to hold the remains of the deceased.
Is it our grave or is it our home
Questioning whether the earth is a grave or a home for the departed souls.
Preachers house cast a larger shadow than mine
Comparing the influence of a preacher's house, suggesting a metaphorical shadow of authority.
His pockets ring just a little bit louder than mine
Highlighting the preacher's wealth, emphasizing the disparity in financial status.
He says we're all just waiting for the same ride
Stating that everyone is awaiting the same fate or journey in life.
No first class no coach we all pay the same price
Emphasizing equality in the face of destiny, regardless of class or status.
Still I wonder where do we all go
Reiterating the contemplation of the afterlife and the destination of the departed.
How many bones can the earth hold
Pondering the earth's capacity to hold the bones of all deceased individuals.
Is it our grave or is it our home
Questioning the nature of the earth as either a grave or a place of dwelling.
Lantern washed the night from underneath of the trees
Depicting a scene with lantern light under trees and the ominous sound of drums from hell.
I can hear the drums from hell and all the dancing of the feet
Describing a disturbing sight that prompts a defensive reaction, reaching for a knife.
What I saw there next made me reach for my knife
Expressing a shocking revelation that leads to a profound impact on the speaker.
Made my eyes sink six feet through my skull
Describing the emotional and mental impact, feeling as if the eyes sank deep into the skull.
Took the body from my life
Indicating a significant change or loss, taking the body away from the speaker's life.
Still I wonder where do we all go
Repeating the contemplation of the afterlife and the destination of the departed.
How many bones can the earth hold
Reiterating the question about the earth's capacity to hold the bones of the deceased.
Is it our grave or is it our home
Repeating the existential question about whether the earth is a grave or a home.
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