Lyrics
Under the setting sun
Describing the scene where the sun is going down.
There's a turtle on the run
Referring to a turtle that's in motion, possibly escaping or moving quickly.
He left me in the dust
Feeling abandoned or left behind by the turtle's departure.
Headin' to the Animas
Heading towards a place called Animas.
Just a shell on his back
Highlighting the turtle's main physical characteristic.
He stays right on track
Indicating the turtle's consistency in its path or journey.
The stars his guiding hand
Metaphorically suggesting that the stars guide the turtle's journey.
To the promise land
Referring to a place of promise or hope that the turtle is aiming for.
Only him and the stars tonight
Emphasizing the solitude of the turtle's journey.
As he crosses the great divide
Indicating a significant obstacle or distance that the turtle is crossing.
Called to that mountain stream
Suggesting the turtle's attraction to a specific location, a mountain stream.
Chasing after his turtle dream
Implies the pursuit of the turtle's aspirations or desires.
Under the setting sun
Reiterating the scene of the setting sun with the turtle on the move.
There's a turtle on the run
Re-emphasizing the turtle's movement and the feeling of being left behind.
He left me in the dust
Reiterating the emotional aspect of feeling abandoned by the turtle.
Headin' to the Animas
Repeating the destination towards which the turtle is heading.
Search parties far and wide
Indicating efforts made to find the turtle, suggesting a search operation.
Lookin' for where he'd hide
Searching various potential hiding spots where the turtle might be.
But outlaw turtle know
Characterizing the turtle as someone who doesn't move slowly, possibly adventurous.
Never to travel slow
Highlighting the turtle's tendency not to linger in one place for long.
Over the hills and far away
Describing a distant place where the turtle intends to settle.
That's where he plans to stay
Expressing the turtle's determination to establish itself in that distant place.
Livin' a life that's so fine
Portraying a comfortable and enjoyable life for the turtle in its chosen location.
With turtle food and turtle wine
Humorously referring to the turtle's imagined luxuries, using "turtle food" and "turtle wine."
Under the setting sun
Reiterating the scene with the setting sun and the turtle's ongoing journey.
There's a turtle on the run
Restating the turtle's movement and the feeling of being left behind.
He left me in the dust
Re-emphasizing the emotional aspect of feeling abandoned by the turtle.
Headin' to the Animas
Repeating the destination towards which the turtle is heading.
Just a shell on his back
Reiterating the turtle's physical characteristic of having a shell and staying on course.
He stays right on track
Indicating the consistency of the turtle's path or journey.
The stars his guiding hand
Metaphorically suggesting the guidance of the stars in the turtle's journey.
To the promise land
Reaffirming the idea of a promised or hopeful destination for the turtle.
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