Dying Breed
Elegy to Vanishing Souls: Dying Breed's Poignant Tale
Lyrics
Red is a color of memory
Red symbolizes memories, suggesting a connection between the color and the past.
Blue was a way to green
Blue was a path to green, indicating a transformation or evolution, as blue and yellow combine to create green.
And, darling, you did gamble
The use of "darling" and "gamble" suggests a risk taken in a relationship or life choice.
'Cause you were a dying breed
Describing someone as a "dying breed" implies uniqueness or rarity, possibly facing extinction.
Yes, you were dying breed
Reiteration of the individual being a dying breed, emphasizing the rarity or distinctiveness.
Yellow -- the color of your skin
Yellow is associated with the person's skin color, providing a physical characteristic.
Black was the color of your hair
Black is described as the color of the person's hair, offering more physical details.
Your earthly days have passed you by
Suggests that the person's time on Earth has concluded or passed.
Where, oh where, oh where did you go
Rhetorical question questioning the whereabouts of the person.
When they took your bones, now?
A question about the fate of the person's bones, possibly referencing death and the afterlife.
Red is a color of memory
Repetition of the association between red and memory, reinforcing its significance.
Blue was a way to green
Reiteration of the transformative nature, using colors to symbolize change or progression.
And, darling, you did gamble
Restatement of the risky or uncertain choices made by the person.
'Cause you were a dying breed
Reaffirmation that the person is a dying breed, underscoring their uniqueness or rarity.
Yes, you were dying breed
Repetition of the idea that the individual is part of a dying breed, emphasizing their distinctive qualities.
Frank, this song is for you, love,
The song is dedicated to someone named Frank, expressing love and a personal connection.
And for your curly hair
A specific mention of Frank's curly hair, providing a more intimate detail about the person.
Your earthly days have passed you by,
Similar to line 9, stating that Frank's earthly days have come to an end.
Where, oh where, oh where did you go
Rhetorical question reiterating the uncertainty of Frank's whereabouts.
When they took your bones, now?
A repetition of the question about the fate of Frank's bones, possibly emphasizing the mystery or contemplation surrounding death.
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