Lyrics
I will build a flower bed in your yard
Expresses the intention to create a symbolic flower bed in someone's yard.
Even when you're long gone
Commitment to persist in the act even after the person's departure.
I will break my back, my hobby way too hard
Willingness to exert considerable effort, emphasizing dedication.
Now that you have passed on
Recognition of the person's passing and the continuation of the flower bed construction.
I will build a flower bed on your front lawn
Reiteration of the plan to build a flower bed on the person's front lawn.
Even when this city block has moved on
Emphasis on persisting in this symbolic act even as the surroundings change.
Alright
An affirmative expression signaling determination and resolve.
I will build a flower bed in the rain
Intention to create a flower bed amid rainy conditions.
No more pain but my pain
Narration of the absence of physical pain but acknowledgment of emotional pain.
Crawlin' like a junglecat, your only bane
Comparison to a junglecat implies a fierce, determined attitude despite challenges.
Making peace with those slain
Acceptance and reconciliation with past conflicts or losses.
I will build a flower bed in pouring rain
Commitment to building a flower bed even in adverse weather conditions.
Even when this city thinks I'm insane
Acknowledgment of societal judgment while remaining steadfast in the symbolic gesture.
Agent Orange please
A reference to "Agent Orange" suggests a connection to war and its consequences.
Fuck the seventies
Expresses disdain for the 1970s, possibly related to historical events.
Gall bladder disease
Mention of gall bladder disease as a metaphor for personal struggles.
Brings me to my knees now
Acknowledgment of vulnerability, possibly influenced by external factors.
My friend, my neighbor
Reference to a close relationship with a friend or neighbor.
This ain't Ha Long Bay
Denial of a pleasant location ("Ha Long Bay") and negative sentiments toward a historical figure ("LBJ").
Fuck you LBJ
Expresses frustration and disapproval of historical events.
This is not okay
Conveys a sense of injustice or dissatisfaction with the current situation.
You've taken him away now
Expression of loss and separation due to external forces.
My friend, my neighbor
Repetition of the connection to a friend or neighbor, reinforcing the personal aspect.
Ooo
Repetition of a vocalization, possibly indicating emotional depth or emphasis.
Ooo
Repetition of a vocalization, continuing the emotional tone.
Ooo
Repetition of a vocalization, maintaining the emotional context.
I will build a flower bed in your yard
Restatement of the determination to create a flower bed in someone's yard.
Even when you're long gone
Reiteration of the commitment even after the person's departure.
I will break my back, my hobby way too hard
Renewed commitment, emphasizing the effort and dedication involved.
Now that you have passed on
Confirmation of the person's passing, yet persistence in the symbolic act.
I will build a flower bed in the rain
Reaffirmation of building a flower bed, this time in the rain.
Ain't no pain but my pain
Assertion that there is no external pain, only internal emotional pain.
Crawlin' like I junglecat, your only bane
Continued determination likened to a junglecat, now referring to oneself.
Making peace with love today
Resolution to make peace with love, suggesting a positive shift in perspective.
I will build a flower bed in your yard
Repetition of the plan to build a flower bed, emphasizing continuity.
Even when this city block has moved on
Acknowledgment of the passing of time but a commitment to the enduring symbolic gesture.
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