Don't Dig Here
Unearth the Warning: Crosby & Nash's Prophetic Plea
Lyrics
Yeah, yeah, mmm, mmm
Expressing agreement or acknowledgment with emphasis.
I hope you're coming in peace with good intentions
Wishing for a peaceful encounter with positive intentions.
I've got something to say that might save your soul
Announcing an important message that could have a positive impact on one's soul.
This sign is a warning so pay attention
Indicating a warning sign that requires careful attention.
Open up the earth you could lose control
Suggesting that disturbing the earth may lead to losing control.
This place is full of shit that kills
Describing the place as dangerous with harmful substances.
Maybe us and maybe you, it's true
Implying that both the speaker and the listener may be affected.
You can dig for diamonds in the dust
Metaphorically encouraging searching for valuable things in challenging situations.
And you can dig forever if you must
Emphasizing the persistence in searching, even if it takes a long time.
But if you dig this mountain free and clear
Warning against excavating this mountain without consequences.
There's much to fear
Highlighting potential dangers and fears associated with digging.
Just don't dig here
Reiterating the advice not to dig in this particular location.
We considered ourselves a powerful culture
Reflecting on a self-perceived powerful culture.
The bully pulpit waved the flag on high
Describing a time when national pride was prominently displayed.
We feasted on the carrion like vultures
Comparing the people's actions to scavenging vultures.
Across the land the bones were piling high against the sky
Illustrating the consequences of exploitation with accumulating bones.
Then we filled the mountain to the brim
Referring to the mountain being filled to capacity.
Sealed it in, just don't pull the pin
Advising against triggering a hazardous situation.
You can dig for diamonds in the dust
Repeating the metaphor of searching for value in challenging circumstances.
And you can dig forever if you must
Emphasizing the idea of persistence in digging.
But if you dig this mountain high and clear
Reiterating the warning against disturbing the mountain.
There's much to fear
Stressing the potential dangers and fears associated with the specific location.
Just don't dig here
Reiterating the advice not to dig in this particular location.
And you can dig for diamonds in the dust
Repeating the metaphor of searching for value in challenging circumstances.
And you can dig forever if you must
Emphasizing the idea of persistence in digging.
But if you dig this mountain high and clear
Reiterating the warning against disturbing the mountain.
In the atmosphere
Expanding the caution to include the atmosphere surrounding the mountain.
Just don't dig here
Reiterating the advice not to dig in this particular location due to atmospheric dangers.
Danger
Warning of imminent peril.
So much danger
Highlighting the severity of the danger.
You gotta stay away
Emphasizing the necessity of staying away from the hazardous location.
You gotta stay away
Repeating the urgency to keep a distance from the perilous site.
Come together
Encouraging unity and collaboration to avoid the impending danger.
Come together
Reiterating the call for collective action to stay safe.
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