The Magpie
Magical Magpie: A Melodic Tale of Defiance and Mystery
Lyrics
That lonely magpie
Introduction of a solitary magpie
Looms high above our heads
The magpie is prominently present in the sky
It's come to steal our light
Suggesting the magpie's intent to take away brightness or hope
And sing for our dead
Implies that the magpie sings in memory of the deceased
They say a drop of the devil's blood
Refers to a mythological element, hinting at malevolence
Is trapped under its tongue
Speculation about a dark force associated with the magpie
And if you set it free
Suggests consequences if the presumed malevolence is unleashed
They will sing like you and me
Implies that the unleashed force will express itself vocally
That bird refused to go
Describes the magpie's defiance to join the deceased
Below with all the rest
Contrasts the magpie's choice with others who descended
It stayed upon the deck
Details the magpie's decision to stay and resist
To curse god and his rain
Suggests rebellion against divine authority and its rain (adversities)
The magpie never wept
Highlights the magpie's stoicism, not showing sorrow
As it perched upon the cross
Magpie perched on a cross, possibly symbolic of defiance
It offered no comfort
Indicates the magpie provides no solace or support
To the dead of Skull Mountain
Refers to a specific location, Skull Mountain, devoid of magpie comfort
That lonely magpie
Reiteration of the magpie's lonely presence
Looms high above our heads
Repeats the image of the magpie above, emphasizing its significance
It's come to steal our light
Restates the magpie's intention to take away brightness or hope
And sing for our dead
Reiterates the magpie's role in singing for the departed
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