Lyrics
I went digging for gold
The narrator engaged in searching for something valuable.
Down by the river
Near the water source, likely indicating a place of potential wealth.
Over by the mountain
In a high location, probably where one could find valuable minerals.
Where the prospector had been told
Referring to an earlier prospector's advice or knowledge about valuable resources in that area.
I'm marching through the cold
The narrator is enduring harsh conditions while searching.
We're marching through the cold
Others are also enduring the harsh conditions alongside the narrator.
I went digging for gold
A repetition emphasizing the narrator's search for something precious.
I went down with my brother
The narrator's companion on this quest.
A bucket and a shovel
The tools needed for mining, indicating serious intent.
And a book about the colour of coal
Reference to knowledge acquired for the mining process.
I'm marching through the cold
The narrator continues to endure harsh conditions.
We're marching through the cold
Others are also enduring the harsh conditions alongside the narrator.
There's a tiny little crackle on the telephone line
An interference on the communication line, potentially indicating a disrupted connection or confusion.
Saying, "What use the metal if the metal don't shine?"
A reflection on the futility of obtaining something valuable if it doesn't fulfill its purpose.
She said, "Bring me back a diamond ring cause I really want one"
A request for a valuable item, likely reflecting societal expectations or desires.
Now I been digging so long that I never see the sun
The narrator has been searching for so long that they've lost track of time.
I went digging for gold
A repetition of the earlier search for something precious.
Down by the river
Reiterating the location near the water, suggesting a quest for wealth.
Over by the mountain
Emphasizing the quest in a high area known for valuable resources.
Where the prospector had been told
A reference to previous knowledge or advice about potential wealth.
I'm marching through the cold
The narrator continues to endure harsh conditions.
We're marching through the cold
Others are also enduring the harsh conditions alongside the narrator.
There's a tiny little crackle on the telephone line
A repetition of the interference on the communication line, highlighting a persistent issue.
Saying, "What use the metal if the metal don't shine?"
Reflecting on the uselessness of something valuable if it doesn't serve its purpose.
She said, "Bring me back a diamond ring cause I really want one"
A repeated request for a valuable item, indicating a strong desire for it.
Now I been digging so long that I never see the sun
The narrator has been searching for so long that they've lost sight of normal life.
Now I been digging so long that I never see the sun
Reiterating the extended duration of the search and its impact on the narrator.
Now I been digging so long that I never see the sun
Emphasizing the prolonged search and its isolating effect on the narrator.
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