Lyrics
I was following the, I was following the
The speaker was following someone or something.
I was following the, I was following the
Repetition of the action of following, emphasizing the speaker's pursuit.
I was following the, I was following the
Continued repetition, reinforcing the persistence of the pursuit.
I was following the, I was following the
Further emphasis on the speaker's continuous following.
I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats
The speaker joined a group (the pack) covered in coats.
With scarves of red tied 'round their throats
Members of the pack have red scarves around their throats.
To keep their little heads from falling in the snow
The scarves serve the purpose of protecting their heads from snow.
And I turned 'round and there you go
The speaker turned around and observed a change or a departure.
And Michael, you would fall and turn the white snow red
A person named Michael falls, and the snow turns red, metaphorically described as strawberries in summertime.
As strawberries in the summertime
Comparing the red snow to strawberries in the summertime, suggesting a vivid and intense transformation.
I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats
Repetition of the speaker following the pack in their coats.
With scarves of red tied 'round their throats
Red scarves are still tied around the throats of the pack members.
To keep their little heads from falling in the snow
The scarves continue to protect the heads of the pack from falling in the snow.
And I turned 'round and there you go
The speaker turns around again, witnessing a recurring or similar event.
And Michael, you would fall and turn the white snow red
A repetition of Michael falling, turning the snow red like strawberries in summertime.
As strawberries in the summertime
Continuation of the metaphorical description of the red snow.
I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats
Once again, the speaker is following the pack in their coats.
With scarves of red tied 'round their throats
The pack members still have red scarves around their throats.
To keep their little heads from falling in the snow
Scarves are maintaining their function of protecting heads from snow.
And I turned 'round and there you go
Turning around to witness a recurring scene or event.
And Michael, you would fall and turn the white snow red
Michael falls again, and the snow turns red like strawberries in summertime, repeating the cycle.
As strawberries in summertime
Reiteration of the metaphorical transformation of snow into red, like strawberries in summertime.
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