Bottom Of The World
Journey through Desolation: Bottom Of The World Chronicles
Lyrics
My daddy told me, lookin' back
Reflecting on advice from the speaker's father about the importance of the railroad track as a loyal friend.
The best friend you'll have is a railroad track
Emphasizing the idea that a reliable friend can be found in the metaphorical "railroad track."
So when I was 13 said, I'm rollin' my own,
Expressing the decision to take control of life at the age of 13, leaving Missouri with a determination to never return.
And I'm leavin' Missouri and I'm never comin' home
Declaring the speaker's intention to depart from their home state permanently.
And I'm lost, and I'm lost
Conveying a sense of being lost and disoriented.
I'm lost at the bottom of the world
Reiterating the feeling of being lost at the metaphorical "bottom of the world."
I'm handcuffed to the bishop and the barbershop liar
Describing being constrained by connections to the bishop and a deceptive figure from the barbershop.
I'm lost at the bottom of the world
Repeating the sentiment of being lost at the metaphorical bottom of the world.
Satchel Puddin' and Lord God Mose
Introducing characters named Satchel Puddin' and Lord God Mose, depicting them sitting with injuries.
Sitting by the fire with a busted nose
Portraying a scene of individuals sitting by the fire, including someone with a busted nose.
That fresh egg yeller is too damn rare
Referring to the rarity of fresh egg yeller (yellow) and its use for slicking down hair.
But the white part is perfect for slickin' down your hair
Highlighting the perfection of the white part of the egg for grooming.
And I'm lost, and I'm lost
Expressing a recurring sense of being lost.
I'm lost at the bottom of the world
Reiterating the feeling of being lost at the metaphorical "bottom of the world."
I'm handcuffed to the bishop and the barbershop liar
Describing the speaker's confinement to the bishop and the deceptive barbershop figure.
I'm lost at the bottom of the world
Repeating the sentiment of being lost at the metaphorical bottom of the world.
Blackjack Ruby and Nimrod Cain
Introducing characters named Blackjack Ruby and Nimrod Cain, describing the moon's color as a coffee stain.
The moon's the color of a coffee stain
Describing the color of the moon in a creative and unconventional way.
Jesse Frank and Birdy Joe Hoaks
Listing additional characters and questioning who is the king among them.
But who is the king of all these folks?
Pondering the leadership or dominance among the mentioned characters.
And I'm lost, and I'm lost
Expressing a recurring sense of being lost.
I'm lost at the bottom of the world
Reiterating the feeling of being lost at the metaphorical "bottom of the world."
I'm handcuffed to the bishop and the barbershop liar
Describing the speaker's confinement to the bishop and the deceptive barbershop figure.
I'm lost at the bottom of the world
Repeating the sentiment of being lost at the metaphorical bottom of the world.
Well I dined last night with Scarface Ron
Narrating a dinner encounter with Scarface Ron, mentioning unusual food items.
On telapia fish cakes and fried black swan
Describing the menu, including tilapia fish cakes and fried black swan.
Razorweed onion and peacock squirrel
List of unconventional food items, creating a surreal atmosphere.
And I dreamed all night about a beautiful girl
Sharing a dream about a beautiful girl after the unique dinner.
And I'm lost, and I'm lost
Expressing a recurring sense of being lost.
I'm lost at the bottom of the world
Reiterating the feeling of being lost at the metaphorical "bottom of the world."
I'm handcuffed to the bishop and the barbershop liar
Describing the speaker's confinement to the bishop and the deceptive barbershop figure.
I'm lost at the bottom of the world
Repeating the sentiment of being lost at the metaphorical bottom of the world.
Well, god's green hair is where I slept last
Describing a place where the speaker slept, portraying it as God's green hair.
He balanced a diamond on a blade of grass
Depicting a surreal image of God balancing a diamond on a blade of grass.
Now I woke me up with a cardinal bird
Waking up with a cardinal bird, suggesting a connection to nature.
And when I wanna talk he hangs on every word
Highlighting the attentiveness of the cardinal bird when the speaker wants to communicate.
And I'm lost, and I'm lost
Expressing a recurring sense of being lost.
I'm lost at the bottom of the world
Reiterating the feeling of being lost at the metaphorical "bottom of the world."
I'm handcuffed to the bishop and the barbershop liar
Describing the speaker's confinement to the bishop and the deceptive barbershop figure.
I'm lost at the bottom of the world
Repeating the sentiment of being lost at
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