On My Street
Exploring the Hidden Stories: On My Street by Hoodoo Gurus
Lyrics
Won't you visit my town?
Invitation for someone to visit the speaker's town.
Ain't too far, you just go eight miles underground
Suggests that the town is not too far, metaphorically located eight miles underground.
And take The Diamond Mine straight to my street.
Directs the visitor to take The Diamond Mine straight to the speaker's street.
Everybody you know
Indicates that everyone the visitor knows is eager to meet them.
Is dying to meet you ('cause they all told me so!)
People are excited to meet the visitor, as communicated to the speaker.
And Tojo booked you HoJo's bridal suite.
Refers to Tojo booking a room, possibly humorous mention of a hotel, HoJo's bridal suite.
Light a candle with a star,
Symbolic action of lighting a candle with a star, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
Turn around, and there you are.
Suggests that once the visitor turns around, they are already there, emphasizing proximity.
On my street you can drive no car.
Emphasizes a unique characteristic of the street where cars cannot be driven.
Anybody could see
Expresses that it's evident to anyone that the Flying Doctor has misunderstood something.
The Flying Doctor's been barking up the wrong tree,
Continues the idea that the Flying Doctor is on the wrong track or making a mistake.
Cecil B. De Mille lives on my street.
Mentions a famous film director, Cecil B. De Mille, residing on the speaker's street.
C.Y. O'Connor's feeling depressed
States that C.Y. O'Connor is feeling depressed, possibly a historical figure facing challenges.
And Gypsy Rose Lee is always under-dressed,
Describes Gypsy Rose Lee as always under-dressed, possibly a playful or humorous observation.
While Liberace is playing with his feet
Depicts Liberace playing with his feet, a quirky image suggesting eccentric behavior.
Fly Sinatra to the moon
Suggests a whimsical scenario of flying Frank Sinatra to the moon and returning by afternoon.
You'll be back by afternoon
Highlights the fantastical nature of events on the speaker's street.
On my street you can call the tune
Emphasizes the freedom to control or dictate events on the street.
You're on my street.
Reiteration that the visitor is on the speaker's street.
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