Ghost of Wyoming
Unveiling the Haunting Saga of Wyoming's Ghostly Pursuit
Lyrics
Hide among the steam vents
Seeking shelter or hiding in the steam vents
Hailstones flail the air
Hailstones are forcefully moving through the air
Masquerade as mist
Disguising oneself as mist or vapor
Sulfur everywhere
Presence of a sulfuric smell all around
Waterfalls or fear, you feel the predators glare
Feeling threatened or scared, possibly by a predator's gaze, amidst either waterfalls or fear
Smoke dies in the chimney
Smoke disappearing inside a chimney, possibly indicating concealment or disappearing quickly
Hide under the stairs
Hiding below the stairs, suggesting a sense of fear or hiding from something
Who's that hear it sing, howling, following, stalking the prairie
Curious about a sound, possibly of someone singing or howling, following, and stalking in the prairie
Wander through broken buttes, sunset hues, still pursued, sins that you carry
Continuing a journey through broken rock formations, pursued, carrying personal burdens or regrets
Bullseye, rivers dry, alibi, rather die, better be wary
Metaphorically indicating being targeted or in danger, with the preference of facing death over a false story or excuse
Homegrown, Yellowstone, your tombstone, don't you know, you're just a plaything
Mention of a native place (Yellowstone), implying a sense of belonging, yet also a sense of impending doom or being manipulated
Ghost of Wyoming
Referring to the titular "Ghost of Wyoming," suggesting a haunting or ominous presence
Canyons close, an ambush
Feeling trapped or ambushed in the canyons, chased by something intangible
Hunted by the shade
Possibly referring to people or things originating from Meeteetse, representing a peaceful or welcoming aspect amidst darkness
Models from Meeteetse
Seeking safety or relief in a sunny, open area
A welcome sun filled glade
Rushing towards the next place to rest, hinting at urgency or desperation
Race to the next rest stop
Suggesting the need for prayer or seeking help as a situation intensifies
Might be time to pray
Leaving a place hurriedly, advised not to be scared
Duck empties with the setlist
Referencing someone discarding a setlist, possibly indicating leaving something behind
Don't you be afraid
Encouraging bravery or fearlessness in the face of danger
Who's that hear it sing, howling, following, stalking the prairie
Similar to line 8, suggesting a haunting presence or feeling of being followed and watched in the prairie
Wander through broken buttes, sunset hues, still pursued, sins that you carry
Continuing the journey through broken landscapes, still pursued with inner turmoil
Bullseye, rivers dry, alibi, rather die, better be wary
Reiterating the feeling of being targeted or chased, with a preference for facing death over deceit
Homegrown, Yellowstone, your tombstone, don't you know, you're just a plaything
Recurrence of the theme of belonging to Yellowstone but feeling manipulated or controlled
Load the van, fast as you can, dark gas station scowls
Urgency in leaving a location swiftly, amidst a foreboding atmosphere
The moon grows dark in haunted hills, hear the wolf howl
Darkness increasing in eerie hills, hearing the sound of a wolf's howl, indicating danger or an ominous presence
There on the rise, in hat and spurs and drawn up cowl
A figure appears in the distance, dressed in a manner suggesting an older time or possibly a threatening presence
Race away you can't escape the Ghost is on the prowl
Sense of urgency to escape from an entity or situation that cannot be avoided
Who's that hear it sing, howling, following, stalking the prairie
Reiteration of a haunting or menacing presence, suggesting being followed or observed in the prairie
Wander through broken buttes, sunset hues, still pursued, sins that you carry
Continuing the journey while being pursued and carrying personal burdens or regrets
Bullseye, rivers dry, alibi, rather die, better be wary
Emphasizing the feeling of being targeted or pursued, with a preference for facing death over falsehood
Homegrown, Yellowstone, your tombstone, don't you know, you're just a plaything
Repeating the conflict between feeling connected to Yellowstone and feeling manipulated or controlled
Who's that hear it sing, howling, following, stalking the prairie
Continued presence of an entity or haunting feeling, being followed or watched in the prairie
Wander through broken buttes, sunset hues, still pursued, sins that you carry
Continuing the journey through harsh landscapes, still pursued with inner struggles
Bullseye, rivers dry, alibi, rather die, better be wary
Reiteration of feeling targeted or chased, with a preference for facing death over deceit
Homegrown, Yellowstone, your tombstone, don't you know, you're just a plaything
Recurring conflict between a sense of belonging to Yellowstone and feeling manipulated or controlled
Ghost of Wyoming
Final mention of the haunting presence, the "Ghost of Wyoming," leaving a lasting impression
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