Lyrics
Anybody here seen my old friend Abraham?
Searching for Abraham, expressing a sense of loss and nostalgia.
Can you tell me where he's gone?
Inquiring about Abraham's whereabouts, emphasizing the uncertainty of his location.
He freed a lot of people but it seems the good, they die young
Highlighting Abraham's impact on freeing people, juxtaposed with the idea that good individuals often die young.
You know I just looked around and he's gone
Observing the absence of Abraham in the current surroundings.
Anybody here seen my old friend John?
Seeking information about the location of John, expressing a similar sentiment of loss and uncertainty.
Can you tell me where he's gone?
Asking for details about John's whereabouts, echoing the theme of uncertainty.
He freed a lot of people but it seems the good, they die young
Noting John's contribution to freedom and the irony that the good often die young.
I just looked around and he's gone
Realizing John's absence upon searching the surroundings.
Anybody here seen my old friend Martin?
Inquiring about Martin's location, expressing a sense of longing and uncertainty.
Can you tell me where he's gone?
Asking about Martin's whereabouts, emphasizing the theme of uncertainty and loss.
He freed a lot of people but it seems the good, they die young
Recognizing Martin's role in freeing people but lamenting the premature death of the virtuous.
I just looked around and he's gone
Discovering Martin's absence after searching the surroundings.
Didn't you love the things that they stood for?
Reflecting on the positive values represented by Abraham, Martin, and John.
Didn't they try to find some good for you and me?
Praising their efforts to find good for society, appealing to shared values.
And we'll be free
Expressing hope for freedom in the future, inspired by the ideals of the mentioned individuals.
Someday soon, it's gonna be one day
Anticipating a day when freedom will prevail, inspired by the legacy of the mentioned figures.
Anybody here seen my old friend Bobby?
Seeking information about Bobby's location, continuing the theme of loss and searching for companionship.
Can you tell me where he's gone?
Inquiring about Bobby's whereabouts, emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding his absence.
I thought I saw him walkin' up over the hill
Perceiving a sighting of Bobby walking over the hill, potentially joining Abraham, Martin, and John.
With Abraham, Martin and John
Concluding the song with the image of Bobby possibly reuniting with the mentioned individuals.
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