Big Mob on the Hill
Elegy on the Hill: Unveiling Life's Shadows
Lyrics
They're burying someone at Forest Lawn
They are conducting a burial ceremony at Forest Lawn.
There's a big mob on the hill
There is a large crowd or gathering on the hill where the burial is taking place.
They're burying someone at Forest Lawn
Reiteration of the ongoing burial at Forest Lawn.
Novenas unnaturally still
The atmosphere during the burial is unusually quiet and solemn, possibly due to religious rituals like novenas.
They're burying someone at Forest Lawn
Repetition of the burial scene at Forest Lawn.
There's a big mob on the hill
Reiteration of the large crowd or mob on the hill during the burial.
Concrete sheriffs, smiling, sighing, asroturf
Concrete sheriffs, who might symbolize authority figures, are present and appear composed yet somewhat detached (smiling, sighing).
Benzodiazepine, Xanax and gin
Reference to medications (Benzodiazepine, Xanax, and gin) indicating someone is medicated, perhaps to cope with the emotions of the occasion.
Somebody's feeling no pain
Someone is experiencing a numbing or pain-relieving effect, possibly due to the mentioned medications.
Umbrellas, bumbershoots, polaroid shades
Various items like umbrellas, bumbershoots (umbrellas), and polaroid shades (sunglasses) are present, possibly for protection against the rain or as symbolic accessories.
There's a big mob in the rain
The crowd remains significant even in the rain, emphasizing the size and impact of the gathering.
Umbrellas, bumbershoots, polaroid shades
Reiteration of items like umbrellas, bumbershoots, and polaroid shades, possibly highlighting their significance in the scene.
Somebody's feeling no pain
Someone is still experiencing a numbing or pain-relieving effect, reinforcing the earlier reference to medication.
Turn back, the ocean is occupied
A suggestion to turn back, possibly indicating that the ocean, a symbol of vastness, is occupied or overwhelmed.
Leave your feet at the gate
Advising to leave personal baggage or concerns at the entrance (gate) before proceeding further.
Go home the sun's been amortized
Suggesting that the normalcy of the day (sun) has been replaced by something depreciated or lost.
They buried someone at Forest Lawn
Reiteration of the burial event at Forest Lawn.
There's was a mob on the
There was a large crowd on the hill during the burial.
There's was a mob on the
Repetition of the previous line, possibly for emphasis.
There's was a mob on the hill
Reiteration of the presence of a large crowd on the hill during the burial.
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