Death Of Floyd Collins
Floyd Collins' Tragic Journey: A Tale of Fate and Redemption
Lyrics
Oh, come all ye young people and listen while I tell
Invitation for young people to listen to the story being told
The fate of Floyd Collins, the lad we all knew well
Introduction to Floyd Collins and the anticipation of his fate
His face was fair and handsome, his heart was true and brave
Description of Floyd's physical and moral attributes
His body now lies sleeping in a lonely sandstone cave
Reference to Floyd's lifeless body in a sandstone cave
Oh, mother don't you worry, dear father don't' be sad
Assurance to parents not to worry, and introduction of a troubling dream
I'll tell you all my troubles in an awful dream I had
Expression of a distressing dream where the narrator is a helpless prisoner
I dreamed I was a prisoner, my life I could not save
Feelings of powerlessness and impending doom within the dream
I cried "oh, must I perish within this silent cave"
Desperation and the fear of perishing in a silent cave
The rescue party labored, they worked both night and day
Description of the rescue party's persistent efforts day and night
To move the mighty barrier that stood within their way
Obstacle faced by the rescue party in their mission
To rescue Floyd Collins, it was their battle cry
The rescue mission's commitment to saving Floyd Collins
"We'll never, no we'll never, let Floyd Collins die"
Reiteration of the determination to prevent Floyd Collins' death
But on that fateful morning, the sun rose in the sky
A new day begins, but the situation remains critical
The workers still were busy, "we'll save him by and by"
Optimism persists among the workers, believing they will save him eventually
But oh how sad the ending, his life could not be saved
Sad realization that Floyd Collins couldn't be saved
His body was then sleeping in the lonely sandstone cave
Confirmation of Floyd's lifeless state in the cave
Young people, all take warning from Floyd Collin's fate
Cautionary advice to learn from Floyd Collins' fate
And get right with your maker before it is too late
Encouragement to reconcile with one's beliefs before it's too late
It may not be a Sand Cave in which we find our tomb
Acknowledgment that the impending doom may not be in a cave but in life's uncertainties
But on that day of judgment, we too must meet our doom
Reference to the day of judgment when everyone will face their destiny
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