Alleys of Austin
Finding Harmony in Austin's Alleys
Lyrics
Out in the alleys of Austin
Refers to the alleys of Austin, setting the scene for the song's narrative.
There's a song on the side of the wall
Describes a mural or graffiti on a wall, possibly conveying a message or story.
The bricks and the bottles and the mongrels
Depicts a scene of urban life with bricks, bottles, and stray dogs.
Are trying to make sense out of it all
Suggests a struggle to find meaning in the chaotic urban environment.
and the moon looks all too familiar
Describes a familiar moonlit night in Austin.
The kids say There ain't no man in there
Children claim there's no man in the moon, introducing a playful element.
While the laid back baboon By the light of the Texas moon
Introduces a laid-back baboon, adding a whimsical touch to the scene.
Is combing his auburn hair.
The baboon is grooming his auburn hair, possibly symbolizing vanity or self-care.
He's just combing his auburn hair.
Repeats the baboon's action, emphasizing the peculiar image.
Now out in the alleys of Heaven
Shifts the setting to the alleys of Heaven, introducing a spiritual dimension.
There's a funky feeling angel strumming chords.
Depicts an angel playing music, conveying a unique, funky atmosphere.
While the preachers sit and get stoned in their Buicks
Contrasts the heavenly setting with preachers getting stoned in their cars.
Jesus Christ rolls by in his Ford.
Unconventional image of Jesus Christ driving a Ford, blending the divine with the earthly.
And the clouds are like the feathers of sparrows
Describes clouds resembling sparrow feathers, creating a vivid celestial scene.
A thousand different colors of grey.
Portrays the hustle of a heavenly bar room and the beauty of space.
It's the hustle of the paradise bar room
Connects Texans' love for space, merging earthly and celestial themes.
And the glory of hanging out in space
Highlights the continuity between the alleys of Austin and Heaven.
Lord knows Texans love to hang out in space
Reinforces the idea of shared experiences between the earthly and divine alleys.
In the alleys of Austin and Heaven
The song they're playing is the same.
Emphasizes the unity in the music played in both Austin and Heavenly alleys.
The jam sessions sound like the gutters
Compares jam sessions to gutters, possibly suggesting improvisation and spontaneity.
As the muddy licks and sticks roll down the drain
Imagery of muddy licks and sticks rolling down the drain, symbolizing the transient nature of music.
And the drainpipe she rolls out to the river
The drainpipe represents a path leading to the river.
And the Pedernales flows out to the sea
Introduces the Pedernales River, symbolizing continuity and flow.
And the sea waters rise up to Heaven
Describes the sea waters rising to Heaven, creating a cyclical and interconnected image.
And rain back down on the alleys of Austin
Rain falling back on the alleys of Austin signifies a renewal or connection between realms.
And you And me
Concludes with a personal connection between "you" and the speaker.
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