Lyrics
Sane sane they're all insane
Suggests that those considered sane are actually behaving in a crazy or irrational manner.
The fireman's blind the conductor's lame
Highlights the dysfunctionality in various roles, such as a blind fireman and a lame conductor.
A Cincinnati jacket and a sad luck dame
Refers to a person wearing a Cincinnati jacket and experiencing unfortunate circumstances, possibly related to love or life.
Hanging out the window with a bottle full of rain
Depicts someone leaning out of a window, possibly in a state of contemplation or despair, holding a bottle filled with rain, symbolizing melancholy.
Clap hands
Expresses a call to action or an urging gesture, possibly to confront the challenges or absurdities mentioned earlier.
Said roar roar the thunder and the roar
Describes the thunder with a strong roar, symbolizing a powerful force or event.
Son of a bitch is never coming back here no more
Suggests that someone undesirable (son of a bitch) will not return, possibly indicating a sense of relief or closure.
Moon in the window and a bird on the pole
Depicts a scene with the moon in the window and a bird on a pole, creating a visual and atmospheric setting.
Can always find a millionaire to shovel all the coal
Sarcastically implies that even in challenging situations, there's always someone wealthy (millionaire) to handle the difficulties.
Clap hands
Reiterates the call to action or encouragement to face challenges with the repeated phrase "Clap hands."
I said steam steam a hundred bad dreams
Introduces the idea of steam and bad dreams, possibly suggesting a metaphorical journey with difficulties or obstacles.
Going up to Harlem with a pistol in his jeans
Mentions going to Harlem with a pistol, hinting at a dangerous or challenging endeavor.
A fifty-dollar bill inside a Paladin's hat
Describes a valuable item (fifty-dollar bill) inside a Paladin's hat, adding an element of mystery or uncertainty.
And nobody's sure where Mr. Knickerbocker's at
Raises questions about the whereabouts of Mr. Knickerbocker, introducing an element of uncertainty or ambiguity.
Shine shine a Roosevelt dime
Refers to a shiny Roosevelt dime, possibly symbolizing a small but valuable and positive aspect in challenging situations.
All the way to Baltimore and running out of time
Mentions a journey to Baltimore, indicating movement and the pressure of time running out.
Salvation Army seemed to wind up in the hole
Suggests that even charitable organizations like the Salvation Army face difficulties and challenges.
They all went to heaven in their little rowboats
Uses the metaphor of rowboats to describe people's journey to heaven, possibly suggesting diverse paths or beliefs leading to a similar destination.
Clap hands
Repeats the call to action, reinforcing the theme of facing challenges or uncertainties with determination.
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