Lyrics
Thrown like a star in my vast sleep
Thrown into existence, like a star in a vast sleep or unconscious state.
I opened my eyes to take a peek
The narrator wakes up and opens their eyes to observe their surroundings.
To find that I was by the sea
Discovers that they are near the sea.
Gazing with tranquility
Observing the sea with a sense of calm and peace.
'Twas then when the Hurdy Gurdy Man
The Hurdy Gurdy Man appears, singing songs of love.
Came singing songs of love
Repetition emphasizing the arrival of the Hurdy Gurdy Man singing songs of love.
Then when the Hurdy Gurdy Man
-Came singing songs of love
-"Hurdy gurdy, hurdy gurdy, hurdy gurdy gurdy" he sang
The Hurdy Gurdy Man repeatedly sings a nonsensical phrase, possibly representing a mystical or trance-like state.
"Hurdy gurdy, hurdy gurdy, hurdy gurdy gurdy" he sang
-"Hurdy gurdy, hurdy gurdy, hurdy gurdy gurdy" he sang
-Histories of ages past
Refers to historical events or stories from the past.
Unenlightened shadows cast
Shadows of ignorance or lack of enlightenment cast on history.
Down through all eternity
Reflecting the enduring sorrow and suffering of humanity throughout eternity.
The crying of humanity
-'Tis then when the Hurdy Gurdy Man
The Hurdy Gurdy Man returns, singing songs of love.
Comes singing songs of love
Reiteration of the Hurdy Gurdy Man singing songs of love.
Then when the Hurdy Gurdy Man
-Comes singing songs of love
-"Hurdy gurdy, hurdy gurdy, hurdy gurdy gurdy" he sang
Continued repetition of the nonsensical phrase, possibly enhancing the mystical atmosphere.
"Hurdy gurdy, hurdy gurdy, hurdy gurdy, hurdy gurdy, hurdy gurd
-Hurdy gurdy, hurdy gurdy, hurdy gurdy gurdy" he sang
-"Hurdy gurdy, hurdy gurdy, hurdy gurdy gurdy" he sang
Repetition of the mysterious phrase by the Hurdy Gurdy Man.
Here comes the Roly Poly Man
The Roly Poly Man appears, singing songs of love.
He's singing songs of love
Repetition of the Roly Poly Man singing songs of love.
"Roly poly, roly poly, holy poly poly" he sang
The Roly Poly Man introduces a new phrase, possibly adding to the surreal and mystical nature of the song.
"Hurdy gurdy, hurdy gurdy, hurdy gurdy gurdy" he sang
-"Hurdy gurdy, hurdy gurdy, hurdy gurdy gurdy" he sang
Repetition of the nonsensical phrase by the Hurdy Gurdy Man, maintaining the mysterious tone.
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