Spores on Grass
Ergot's Influence: A Historical Voyage
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Back at Eleusis, 600 BC
Refers to Eleusis in 600 BC, setting the historical context for religious experiences.
People got religion, and it ain't no mystery
Highlights the emergence of religion, suggesting it's not a mystery.
Them little spores of ergot gave them eyes to see
Attributes enhanced perception to ergot spores, possibly alluding to altered states of consciousness.
And everyone got born again like Persephone
Draws a parallel to Persephone's rebirth, implying a transformative experience for individuals.
Spores on the barley, spores on the rye
Describes the presence of ergot spores on barley and rye.
Them little spores will cleanse your doors
Suggests that these spores can purify or cleanse one's personal barriers.
They'll make your ego die
Implies an ego dissolution effect from the spores.
All throughout history, people getting high
Notes the historical prevalence of people seeking altered states of consciousness.
Spores on the barley, spores on the rye
Reiterates the presence of spores on barley and rye.
Salem, Massachusetts got turned on its head
References the historical events in Salem, Massachusetts, possibly tied to ergot poisoning.
When the baker made a batch of ergotized bread
Describes the impact of ergotized bread on the town's sanity.
The whole town went insane; they wanted witches dead
Expresses the scapegoating of witches during the hysteria.
They blamed it on the devil, but it was the rye, instead
Clarifies that the blame should be on the rye and ergot, not the devil.
Spores on the barley, spores on the rye
Repeats the presence of spores on barley and rye.
Them little spores will make you soar
Suggests that the spores can elevate consciousness or enable extraordinary experiences.
They'll make witches fly
Metaphorically links spores to the idea of witches flying.
All throughout history, people out of their minds
Highlights the recurring theme of people experiencing altered mental states in history.
Spores on the barley, spores on the rye
Reiterates the presence of spores on barley and rye.
Old Albert Hoffman, he didn't know
Mentions Albert Hoffman, possibly connecting to the discovery of LSD.
Just how far a little LSD could go
Suggests the unexpected potency of LSD and its effects on perception.
He put on his white coat and took a little nip
Depicts Hoffman's experiment with LSD.
And had the most amazing bicycle trip
Describes a profound hallucinatory experience induced by LSD.
Spores on the barley, spores on the rye
Repeats the presence of spores on barley and rye.
Little molecules could be the tools to open your third eye
Suggests the potential of small molecules, possibly referring to psychedelics, to expand consciousness.
All throughout history, people getting high
Reiterates the historical trend of people seeking altered states of mind.
Spores on the barley, spores on the
Repeats the presence of spores on barley and rye.
Spores on the barley, spores on the rye
Repeats the refrain emphasizing the transformative and ego-dissolving nature of spores.
Them little spores will cleanse your doors
-They'll make your ego die
-All throughout history, people getting high
-Spores on the barley, spores on the
-Spores on the barley, spores on the
-Spores on the barley, spores on the
-Spores on the barley, spores on the
-Spores on the barley, spores on the
-Spores on the barley, spores on the rye
Concludes with the repetition of spores on barley and rye.
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