Sing Along
Hammerin' Life: Unveiling the Meaning in Grant Lee Buffalo's 'Sing Along'
Lyrics
Hammerin' hammerin'
The repeated "Hammerin'" suggests persistent effort or work.
Hammerin' hammerin'
Continuation of the theme of hard work or labor.
Halleluhoodwink a hound's life is for me
Expresses contentment with a simple life, possibly contrasting with deceptive allure ("Halleluhoodwink").
Everything but the kitchen sink he built it just for me
Symbolic construction of a life with everything, emphasizing abundance.
Hallelu you're the thing that leads me to the mark
Expresses devotion or admiration for someone or something ("Hallelu").
I'd build you a river but I'm still not through with this ark
The speaker expresses dedication to a task ("ark") but suggests it's not yet complete.
Man built a furnace a Mercedes-Benz
Man's achievements, represented by a furnace and a luxury car (Mercedes-Benz).
Man built the cities of Kansas and Berlin
References the creation of cities, highlighting human civilization.
Man slew the bison and he built a Thieves' Road (oh oh oh oh)
Details man's historical impact, including hunting bison and creating Thieves' Road.
That pass over Tel Aviv-Jaffa and lead to the Mother Lode
Refers to geographical locations, Tel Aviv-Jaffa, and the concept of a Mother Lode (a source of great wealth).
Mother Lode
Repetition of "Mother Lode" emphasizes its significance or allure.
Hallelu-half-a-wit a mule's life is for me
Describes a simple or foolish life, using a mule as a metaphor.
Steppin' off a parapet with a dog nippin' my knee
Depicts a risky situation, stepping off a parapet with a dog biting the speaker's knee.
Hallelu you're the girl that whispers through the wall
Expresses admiration or affection for a girl who whispers through the wall.
I'd build you a hammer with a thick (thick thick) head and long claws
Promises to build a tool (hammer) with strength and durability.
Man built an empire out of ocean and earth
Highlights man's ability to build vast empires using natural resources.
Man built the prisons of Joliet San Quentin Leavenworth
References the creation of prisons, suggesting societal structures and control.
And man built a market for Muhammad Ali (oh oh oh oh)
Lists examples of a market, including famous individuals like Muhammad Ali.
Evel Knievel and the legacy of John Wayne
References iconic figures such as Evel Knievel and John Wayne, emphasizing cultural legacy.
Gacy Gacy
References John Wayne Gacy, a serial killer, adding a darker tone to the cultural legacy.
But I can't sing along (Bury my body girl)
The speaker expresses an inability to "sing along," suggesting a disconnect or difficulty participating in the mentioned aspects of life.
But I can't sing along (Bury my oh)
-But I can't sing along (Bury my body girl)
-But I can't sing along
-Sing along
Repetition of "Sing along" reinforces the speaker's struggle to engage with certain aspects of life.
Sing along
-Hammerin' hammerin'
-Hammerin' hammerin'
-Hammerin' hammerin' hammerin' hammerin'
-But I can't sing along (Bury my body girl)
-But I can't sing along (Bury my oh)
-But I can't sing along (Bury my body girl)
-But I can't sing along
-Sing along
-Sing along
-Man built a furnace a Mercedes-Benz
Reiterates man's achievements with a furnace and city construction, emphasizing the ongoing theme of human creation.
Man built the cities of Kansas and Berlin
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