Lyrics
Open casket funeral
Symbolic representation of mourning, suggesting a funeral where the casket is open for viewing.
for the Olympic forest
Reference to the Olympic forest, possibly indicating a natural or environmental loss or tragedy.
in the second half of life
An introspective phase in the latter part of life.
my thoughts are with
Expressing empathy and concern for older enthusiasts of jazz music.
you old jazz buffs
A continued address or thought towards elderly jazz music enthusiasts.
and if you need me
Offering availability and willingness to assist or be present if needed.
I can be found
The speaker's possible location or whereabouts being beneath the large leaves of maple trees.
under the giant leaves
Describing the setting where the speaker can be found, likely under the canopy of maple trees.
of the maple trees
Act of catching raindrops falling from the maple trees.
catching raindrops
Describing a serene and peaceful time spent during the rain in the forest.
as they come to me
Enjoying a leisurely moment in nature.
happy hour in the forest
Reference to a joyful or pleasant time spent in the forest, metaphorically termed as "happy hour."
near the center of the lake
Locating the happy hour setting near the center of a lake within the forest.
where giants disguised as trees
Referring to the majestic trees as giants that provide guidance.
guide my walk in the rain
Describing how the trees assist the speaker's walk during rainfall.
I put one foot in front of the other
Continuing the journey with hope for discovery or revelation.
in the hopes that I can discover
A pursuit to find a way out or resolution regarding the complex nature of time and its effects on psychology.
some way out of this
Desire to navigate through the intricacies of time's impact on the mind.
psychology of time
Reflecting on the psychological aspects related to time.
Around the black black lake
Repetition, emphasizing the journey around a particular lake within the forest.
around the black black lake
Reiteration of the ongoing journey around the lake.
I put one foot in front of the other
Continuation of the hope for discovery while walking around the lake.
in the hopes that I can discover
Repeating the process of seeking revelations or solutions while circling the lake.
Around the black black lake
Reiteration of the journey around the black lake.
I walked after your death
Walking in the aftermath of someone's passing, possibly reflecting on grief or loss.
watching fishermen's poles cast deep
Observing fishermen engaged in their activity along the lake.
unseen lines into the black black
Describing the act of casting fishing lines into the deep, unseen parts of the lake.
through grey shadowed moon
Depiction of a dimly lit, shadowy environment during the time of the moon's presence.
as their legs were on vacation
Describing a relaxed state of the fishermen, metaphorically related to being on vacation.
the fir tree next to the redwood tree
Depicting the diversity of trees near the lake, emphasizing the natural setting.
next to the white elm tree
Further description of the variety of trees in the proximity of the lake.
near turtles fishing along the dust
Illustrating the presence of turtles engaged in fishing activities in the dust near the lake.
Around the black black lake
Repetition of the journey around the lake, emphasizing the ongoing exploration.
around the black black lake
Continued reference to circling the black lake within the forest.
I put one foot in front of the other
Reiteration of the hope for discovery or understanding while continuing the journey.
in the hopes that I can discover
Continued pursuit of finding resolution or revelation while progressing step by step.
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