Poor Old John
Fateful Retribution: Unveiling the Dark Tale of 'Poor Old John'
Lyrics
Oh darlin' I pray
Expressing a sense of endearment, the speaker addresses someone as "darlin'" and mentions praying.
I catch your lover one day
The speaker expresses a desire to confront or catch the lover of the person addressed in line #1.
Sneaking out of my backdoor
Describing a clandestine action, the lover is sneaking out of the speaker's backdoor.
Like he did yesterday
Comparing the current situation to a past occurrence, suggesting a pattern of betrayal similar to yesterday.
I'll get a grand for his liver
The speaker expresses a dark intention to harm the lover, promising to sell his liver for financial gain.
Make an ashtray out of his tongue
Continuing the ominous tone, the speaker plans to use the lover's body parts for disturbing purposes (making an ashtray out of his tongue).
Last night while falling asleep
The speaker narrates a recent experience of finding a handkerchief while falling asleep, indicating possible infidelity or suspicious activities.
I found a handkerchif down by my feet
The speaker found a physical item (handkerchief) associated with the lover, suggesting tangible evidence of the affair.
The smell was on my sheets
The smell on the speaker's sheets from the handkerchief raises suspicions, reminiscent of the distinct scent of Old Spice.
Like Old Spice it reeked
Old Spice is a brand known for its distinctive scent; the speaker emphasizes the pervasive nature of this smell.
I'll get a grand for his kidneys
The speaker continues the theme of harm, expressing the intention to sell the lover's kidneys for profit.
Make a paperweight out of his gums
Extending the disturbing imagery, the speaker plans to use the lover's body parts for unconventional purposes (making a paperweight out of his gums).
Poor old John
The repeated phrase "Poor old John" suggests empathy or sarcasm regarding the person named John, possibly the lover in question.
Not around for long
Reiterating the idea that John won't be around for long, implying a threat to John's life or well-being.
Poor old John
Repeat of the phrase "Poor old John," emphasizing the uncertain fate or sympathy towards John.
Not around for long
Reiteration that John won't be around for long, reinforcing the ominous tone.
Poor old John
Repetition of the phrase "Poor old John," maintaining the theme of uncertainty or empathy.
Not around for long
Emphasizes once again that John's presence is fleeting, contributing to the sense of impending doom.
Poor old John
Repetition of the phrase "Poor old John," underscoring the idea that John's time is limited.
Not around for long
Concluding with the assertion that John won't be around for long, leaving the listener with a sense of unresolved tension and danger.
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