Peter Killed the Dragon
Conquering Shadows: Peter, Paul, and the Mystical Journey
Lyrics
Peter killed the dragon and he did it with his bare hands
Peter symbolically defeated a formidable challenge or adversary without external assistance.
Peter killed the dragon and he did it with his bare hands
Repetition reinforces the significance of Peter's accomplishment, emphasizing his personal strength.
Paul killed the dragon and he did it with his bare hands.
Paul also achieved a similar feat, suggesting the theme of personal triumph and strength.
Eight miles high, saw you wearing a royal blue shirt
The mention of "Eight miles high" may signify a distant perspective, and the royal blue shirt could symbolize regality or significance.
Eight miles high, saw you wearing a royal blue shirt
Repetition emphasizes the vivid imagery and introduces the idea of hiding from a world of hurt.
Hiding in a hole in the blue from the world of hurt.
The hole in the blue may represent a refuge or escape from difficulties.
Well Mississippi mighty, oh and it's eight miles wide
A metaphorical reference to the Mississippi River being mighty and wide, possibly representing challenges in life.
Mississippi mighty, oh and it's eight miles wide
Repetition reinforces the importance of the mighty Mississippi, and standing on the edge introduces a perspective of facing challenges.
Standing on the edge, I saw your face from the other side.
The speaker sees someone's face from the other side, suggesting a distance or separation.
And even on the phone, you're eight hours from my time
Even in communication, there's a significant time difference, highlighting the challenges of connection.
Even on the phone, you're eight hours from my time
Repetition emphasizes the time difference, and the desire to hold someone in the mind reflects emotional distance.
Wish I could hold you in my arms like I hold you in my mind.
An expression of longing, wishing for physical closeness that is currently absent.
Cause I'm standing on the rooftops wondering if it's true
The speaker contemplates the truth while standing on rooftops, suggesting a search for clarity or understanding.
I'm looking over rooftops, hoping that it ain't true
Repetition underscores the act of searching, hoping for a different reality.
God can give or take away well who would make such an awful rule?
A philosophical reflection on the concept of God's power to give and take away, questioning the fairness of such rules.
God can give or take away well who would make such an awful rule?
Reiteration of the questioning, emphasizing the contemplation of divine rules.
Well Peter killed the dragon and he did it with his bare hands
Reintroduction of Peter's triumph, reinforcing the theme of personal strength and accomplishment.
Peter killed the dragon and he did it with his bare hands
Repetition emphasizes the enduring significance of Peter's achievement.
Paul killed the dragon and he did it with his bare hands.
Paul's similar triumph mirrors the theme of personal strength and overcoming challenges.
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