Lyrics
The full moon fever has gone to puppy's head
The effect of the full moon is having a strong influence on someone, possibly causing excitement or restlessness.
I'm not a believer, but that's what Mama said
The speaker doesn't believe in something, possibly related to the influence of the full moon, but acknowledges their mother's opinion.
Marley's on the box, it's hotter than the 4th of July
A reference to Bob Marley playing on a music box; the weather is extremely hot, akin to the intensity of the 4th of July.
Steamy and still as day melts into night
Describing a hot and still evening as the transition from day to night occurs.
The Blue Ridge Parkway reveals itself in green
The Blue Ridge Parkway is becoming visible, surrounded by lush greenery.
Million-dollar views for a gallon of gasoline
Beautiful views are available for the price of a gallon of gasoline.
The valley opens up, we've gotta mind the Cumberland Gap
The valley opens up, and caution is needed at the Cumberland Gap, suggesting a journey or adventure.
Windows down and we're headed for the edge of the map
Driving with windows down towards the edge of the map, indicating a sense of exploration and unknown possibilities.
Ashes to ashes
Beginning of a refrain, expressing a cyclical nature or inevitability.
We'll all return
Continuation of the refrain, implying the universal return to a common state, possibly death.
We've both been made, we've both been burned
Recognition of shared experiences and hardships.
But Ashes to Asheville
Introducing the specific destination "Asheville" in the context of the refrain.
Well, if we must
Acceptance of the cyclical nature and destiny, expressed with resignation.
We'll leave a trail of dust to dust
Leaving a symbolic trail as a legacy or mark on the journey through life.
Ashes to ashes
Repetition of the refrain, emphasizing the inevitability of the cycle.
We'll all return
Restating the universal return and shared experiences.
We've both been made, we've both been burned
Reiteration of the acknowledgment of commonality in human experiences.
But Ashes to Asheville
Repeating the destination "Asheville" in connection with the cyclic theme.
Well, if we must
Acceptance of fate and the journey, akin to line 15.
We'll leave a trail of dust to dust
Reiteration of leaving a trail behind as part of the journey.
Monday morning, the parkway's in reverse
Describing a reversal or undoing of time on a Monday morning along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
We turn back time, we turn back the puppy curse
Suggesting a reversal of negative effects, particularly related to a "puppy curse."
Our hearts are full, our bellies aren't far behind
Expressing contentment and satisfaction, both emotionally and physically.
You feed the soul, you heal the fevered mind
Highlighting the importance of nourishing the soul to heal the mind.
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