Lazy Day

Embracing the Tranquil Allure: Decoding John Cale's 'Lazy Day' Essence
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Lyrics

Oh, oh, oh

The repetition of "Oh, oh, oh" sets a tone of relaxation or indifference, possibly reflecting a carefree attitude.

Oh, oh, oh

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Oh, oh, oh

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Oh, oh, oh

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Lazy day

The repetition of "Lazy day" emphasizes the central theme of a laid-back and unhurried day.

Lazy day

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Oh, oh, oh

Continuation of the relaxed atmosphere, reinforcing the idea of a day without much activity.

Oh, oh, oh

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Lazy day

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Lazy day

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Tie me down

The mention of tying down suggests a desire for a moment of stillness or calmness in the lazy day.

Lazy day

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Tie me down

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My lazy day

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Oh, oh, oh

Reiteration of the carefree expression "Oh, oh, oh," maintaining the overall mood of the song.

Oh, oh, oh

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Shoemaker making shoes without leather

Introduction of a shoemaker making shoes without traditional materials, possibly symbolizing unconventional or imaginative creation.

With four elements all together

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Fire, water, earth and air

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Every customer takes two pair

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Sleep it off

The invitation to "sleep it off" reinforces the notion of a day where one can relax and unwind, possibly indicating escapism.

Come sleep it off

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Come sleep it off

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My lazy day

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Fire, water, earth and air

Repetition of the elements and pairs of shoes, suggesting a cyclical and routine nature in the shoemaker's work.

And every customer takes two pair

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Fire, water, earth and air

Further repetition of the elements and pairs of shoes, emphasizing the regularity of the shoemaker's process.

And every customer takes two pair

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Tie me down

Reiteration of the desire to be tied down in the lazy day, possibly indicating a longing for stability or comfort.

Lazy day

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Tie me down

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My lazy day

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Georgie Porgie, pudding and pie

Reference to "Georgie Porgie" nursery rhyme, adding a playful and nostalgic element to the lyrics.

Eating all that key lime pie

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Down on the Mason Dixon line

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Georgie Porgie pudding and pie

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Kiss the girls and made them cry

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When the boys came out to play

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Georgie Porgie ran away

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Georgie Porgie, pudding and pie

Continuation of the reference to "Georgie Porgie," maintaining the playful and nostalgic tone.

Eating all that key lime pie

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Down on the Mason Dixon line

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