December
Winter's Cruel Embrace: Damien Jurado's Haunting Tale
Lyrics
Winter, put on your coat
Winter is personified, being asked to prepare for cold weather.
They're expecting a cold one
Anticipation of a harsh winter with extreme cold temperatures.
Plenty of ice and snow
Expectation of abundant ice and snow, emphasizing the severity of the season.
On the North Dakota plains
Reference to the North Dakota plains, suggesting a desolate and unforgiving environment.
December, you killed a man
December is blamed for causing harm, specifically the death of a man.
Trapped in his car for hours
Description of the victim being trapped in his car for an extended period.
He couldn't call for help
The man couldn't seek help due to communication lines being down.
'Cause all of the lines were down
Explanation of the communication challenge faced by the victim.
I found him in his car
The narrator discovered the deceased man inside his car.
Hands stuck to the steering wheel
Details about the condition of the victim, with hands stuck to the steering wheel.
Winter, I found it out
Realization of the harsh reality of winter and its cruelty.
How you can be so cruel
An expression of astonishment at how winter can be exceptionally harsh and unforgiving.
Boy you just watch your back
A warning to be cautious and watchful in the face of the harshness of winter.
'Cause one day I'll kill you too
A dark and ominous statement suggesting a desire for revenge against winter.
They'll find you in your car
A prediction of winter's demise, echoing the earlier described scene.
Hands stuck to the steering wheel
Repetition of the victim's condition, emphasizing the inevitability of winter's consequences.
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