Jeremiah Weed
Jeremiah Weed's Broken World: A Tale of City Blues
Lyrics
Poor Jeremiah, his body is broken
Jeremiah is physically injured or in a poor state.
Lying in the alley where he fell
He is lying in an alley, indicating a distressing or neglected situation.
His head is racing home to the heel of California
His thoughts are focused on returning to California, specifically the heel, suggesting a desire to go back home.
Poor Jeremiah Weed
Reiteration of Jeremiah's unfortunate condition, emphasizing the impact on him.
He's got his friends and he's got his devices
Jeremiah has companions and gadgets, implying a self-sufficient or isolated lifestyle.
He's got no need for you
He doesn't need others, suggesting independence or possibly a sense of detachment.
No need for sympathy, no need for suprises
No desire for pity or unexpected events, emphasizing self-sufficiency.
Poor Jeremiah Weed
Reiteration of Jeremiah's unfortunate state, highlighting his vulnerability.
Well I know when it comes to blows
Acknowledgment that Jeremiah faces challenges, with a reference to enduring difficulties.
The paint he laid down will never fade
The effects of the struggles he faces will persist, leaving a lasting impact.
And I hope Jeremiah knows
Expressing a hope that Jeremiah is aware of the inevitable hardships in life.
That that's the way it goes
Acceptance of life's uncertainties, suggesting resignation to the natural course of events.
The sun will find no shade upon you.
A metaphorical expression indicating that challenges will be constant and unrelenting.
Poor Jeremiah, seven pockets stuffed with empty
Jeremiah is burdened with emptiness, perhaps symbolizing emotional or material lack.
People walking everywhere and no one says a word
Observation of a silent, indifferent society, where people ignore Jeremiah's plight.
He's tried killing time but it won't sit still
Jeremiah struggles with boredom or a sense of purposelessness.
Poor Jeremiah Weed
Reiteration of Jeremiah's unfortunate condition, emphasizing the impact on him.
Poor Jeremiah, all hail the holy roller
Sarcastic reference to Jeremiah as a holy roller, possibly highlighting hypocrisy or irony.
A winter in the city will make you think you're in hell
The city environment is portrayed as harsh and challenging, affecting Jeremiah negatively.
It's hard to believe that he was laughing at you
Contradictory statement about Jeremiah's laughter, possibly indicating a facade or coping mechanism.
Poor Jeremiah Weed
Reiteration of Jeremiah's unfortunate condition, emphasizing the impact on him.
Oh poor Jeremiah Weed
Expressing empathy or sorrow for Jeremiah's situation.
Oh poor Jeremiah Weed
Reiteration of empathy or sorrow for Jeremiah's situation.
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