Lyrics
There was a snail that lived down the road
Introduction of a snail living nearby
He had little ugly babies and his wife was a toad
Describing the snail's family and his wife's appearance
I would tell him what was on my mind
Expressing communication with the snail
He said don’t you worry you’re a waste of time
The snail's dismissive response to worries
We fell in love for just one day
Recalling a short-lived love affair
He left his wife and we ran away
The snail abandoning his family for a brief romance
Turned my back for just a sec
Turning away briefly
Turned around and he was dead
Discovering the snail's sudden death upon looking back
Went home to his widow to tell her the news
Returning to inform the snail's widow about the death
Found her in the kitchen giving stick-and-poke tattoos
Finding the widow engaged in unconventional activities
Said she was fine as she took a deep breath
The widow's claim of being fine despite the news
Then swallowed her ring and choked to death
Her extreme reaction leading to her accidental death
Little orphan babies who whined whined whined
Describing the orphaned babies' behavior
Stuck them in the yard with a for-sale sign
Placing the babies for sale after the deaths
They were too pricey at three nickels and a dime
Indicating the babies' perceived value
Calling me “mommy” by dinner time
The babies turning to the singer as a mother figure
I miss my sweater with the flowers
Nostalgia for a powerful feeling associated with a sweater
It made me feel so powerful
The sentimental value of a specific garment
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