Silver and Gold
Shine Through the Scarecrow Blues: A Tale of Silver and Gold
Lyrics
Hangin' out with the scarecrow blues
Feeling low or melancholic, experiencing a sense of loneliness or detachment similar to the scarecrow's state.
On the other side of being used
Having passed the stage of being utilized or taken advantage of, possibly feeling discarded or used up.
The whine and the whistle of a passing train
Noticing the sound of a train passing by, possibly representing the passage of time or change.
Sounds so heavy when it says your name
The train's sound feels significant and impactful, evoking strong emotions when it mentions your name, possibly signaling a deep emotional connection or significance.
Baby, when you're down, baby, when you're way down
When you're feeling extremely low or depressed.
Lost your shine and your feet are cold
Experiencing a loss of vitality or energy, feeling dull and disconnected.
You don't have to stay down, you don't have to stay down
Encouragement not to remain in a state of despair, suggesting there's a way to rise above it.
You're like silver, you're like gold
Comparing someone to precious and valuable metals like silver, highlighting their worth and importance.
You're like silver, you're like gold
Reiterating the comparison of someone's value to precious metals, emphasizing their significance.
Wind caught up in the weather vane
Describing being caught or affected by changing circumstances or emotions.
Soaked to the bone from a summer rain
Being completely drenched from a heavy summer rain, possibly indicating vulnerability or feeling overwhelmed.
I'll be right here to see you through
Promising support and companionship during challenging times.
The dust, and the rust, and the scarecrow blues
Mentioning various elements symbolizing hardship, weariness, and feelings of desolation.
Baby, when you're down, baby, when you're way down
Similar to line 6, addressing someone's emotional low point.
Lost your shine and your feet are cold
Reiteration of feeling depleted and disconnected.
You don't have to stay down, you don't have to stay down
Encouragement not to remain in a state of despair or sadness.
You're like silver, you're like gold
Comparing someone's worth and significance to valuable metals, emphasizing their importance.
You're like silver, you're like gold
Reiterating the comparison of someone's value to precious metals, highlighting their worthiness.
Baby, when you're down, baby, when you're way down
Addressing emotional lows again, emphasizing the feeling of being way down.
Lost your shine and your feet are cold
Emphasizing the loss of vitality and warmth, feeling disconnected.
You don't have to stay down, you don't have to stay down
Encouragement not to dwell in a state of despair or sorrow.
You're like silver, you're like gold
Comparing someone's value and significance to precious and valuable metals like silver, highlighting their importance.
You're like silver, you're like gold
Reiterating the comparison of someone's value to precious metals, emphasizing their worthiness.
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