Mighty Joe Moon
Mighty Joe Moon: Unbridled Freedom in Appalachia
Lyrics
Have you been to the Cumberland Gap oh no
Asking if the listener has visited the Cumberland Gap, expressing doubt or disbelief
Fix your eyes on the green of the map oh no
Suggesting the listener focus on the geographical area depicted on a map
Where the Appalachians rise oh no
Referring to the rising mountains of the Appalachians
Oh no
Reiteration of doubt or disbelief
Have you tasted the finest of trout oh no
Asking if the listener has experienced the best-quality trout
Half-asleep in a log-burning house oh no
Describing a scenario of being partly asleep in a house where logs are burning in a fireplace
With your feet flopping over the couch oh no
Depicting a relaxed or careless posture with feet hanging over the couch
Oh no
Reiteration of doubt or disbelief
Like Mighty Joe Moon there is no controlling him
Comparing someone to "Mighty Joe Moon" who cannot be controlled
Drive off a bridge if he choose to swim
Suggesting the recklessness of "Mighty Joe Moon" who might drive off a bridge despite being able to swim
Mighty Joe Moon can't prevent what is heaven sent
Indicating that certain events, despite "Mighty Joe Moon's" power, cannot be prevented
Joe can't control where his money goes
Implies a lack of control over spending money
He's Mighty Joe
Reiteration of the character "Mighty Joe Moon"
Have you been to the Cumberland Gap oh no
Repeating the inquiry about visiting the Cumberland Gap
The air is sweeter than oranges now oh no
Describing the sweetness of the air in the mentioned location
Oh no
Reiteration of doubt or disbelief
And Mighty Joe Moon there is no controlling him
Repeating the comparison to "Mighty Joe Moon" who is uncontrollable
Drive off a bridge if he choose to swim
Reiterating the potential recklessness of "Mighty Joe Moon" in choosing to swim after driving off a bridge
Mighty Joe Moon can't prevent what is heaven sent
Emphasizing the inability of "Mighty Joe Moon" to prevent certain things destined to happen
Joe can't control where his money goes
Reiteration of the lack of control over finances by "Joe"
He's Mighty Joe
Final mention of the character "Mighty Joe Moon"
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