Last Man at the Party
Celebrating Chaos: Revelry, Mistletoe, and New Beginnings
Lyrics
Sister Bridget by the stai, a glass of wine and she's almost there.
Sister Bridget is climbing the stairs with a glass of wine, nearing a state of inebriation.
Cousin Jimmy at the door, another beer and he's on the floor.
Cousin Jimmy is at the door, already intoxicated after consuming another beer.
Friends and neighbours come around,
Various friends and neighbors are gathering around.
Waste no time we're heaven-bound.
The gathering is eager to move quickly, aiming for a heavenly destination.
But not before we raise a glass to good camaraderie.
A toast is made to celebrate the good fellowship and camaraderie.
Stinky Joe from down the street fell right over his own three feet.
Stinky Joe, a neighbor, has stumbled and fallen, perhaps due to intoxication.
He's doubled up in the outside loo, to taste again the devil's brew.
Stinky Joe is now in an outdoor bathroom, intending to experience the effects of alcohol once more.
Friends and neighbours come around,
Friends and neighbors are still present, and the focus remains on reaching a heavenly state.
Waste no time we're heaven-bound.
The urgency to reach the destination is emphasized again.
But not before we raise a glass to good camaraderie.
Another toast is proposed to celebrate the camaraderie.
So make yourselves jolly under mistletoe, holly and ivy.
Encouragement to enjoy the festive atmosphere under mistletoe, holly, and ivy.
Get to it, and be in good cheer.
An exhortation to engage in merriment and maintain good spirits.
And when it's all over: pigs gone to clover
Anticipation of the end of the festivities, with a reference to pigs going to clover.
Will the last man at the party wish me a happy New Year.
The last man at the party is asked to wish a happy New Year when it concludes.
The house is jumping, suppers up. Curried goat in a paper cup.
The atmosphere in the house is lively, with dinner served (curried goat in a paper cup).
Forks of plastic, knives of tin: who cares what state the goat is in.
The quality of utensils (plastic forks, tin knives) is disregarded, emphasizing the joyous occasion.
Someone with the gift of song
Someone musically inclined has brought a friend to join in the singing.
Has brought his pal to sing along.
A musical collaboration is taking place.
Now they're turning up old Frank Sinatra on the stereo.
The festivities include playing old Frank Sinatra songs on the stereo.
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