Shipbuilding
Shipbuilding Secrets: Unveiling the Hidden Stories in Lyrics
Lyrics
Is it worth it?
Questioning the value or worthiness of a certain endeavor.
A new winter coat and shoes for the wife
Describing expenses for a new winter coat and shoes for the speaker's wife.
And a bicycle on the boy's birthday.
Mentioning a bicycle as a gift for the boy's birthday.
It's just a rumor that was spread around town
Addressing a rumor circulating in town.
By the women and children, soon we'll be shipbuilding
Speculating on the impending shift from civilian life to shipbuilding, influenced by rumors.
Well I ask you
Prompting the listener to consider the situation.
The boy said 'Dad, they're going to take me to task
Describing the boy expressing concern about potential consequences but hopeful to return by Christmas.
But I'll be home by Christmas.
Reiterating the hope of the boy's return by Christmas despite uncertainties.
It's just a rumor that was spread around town
Reemphasizing the prevalence of rumors in the community.
Somebody said that someone got filled in
Referring to a person being harmed for discussing the dangers of shipbuilding.
For saying that people get killed in
Highlighting the risks associated with the results of shipbuilding and the consequences for speaking out.
The results of their shipbuilding.
Connecting the consequences of shipbuilding to potential harm or death.
With all the will in the world
Expressing a desire or intention to engage with shipbuilding despite challenges.
Diving for dear life
Metaphorically portraying a challenging situation as "diving for dear life."
When we could be diving for pearls.
Suggesting an alternative, more valuable pursuit, such as "diving for pearls."
It's just a rumor that was spread around town
Repeating the idea of rumors influencing perceptions of shipbuilding.
A telegram for a picture postcard
Referring to a telegram announcing the resumption of shipyard operations.
Within weeks they'll be reopening the shipyard
Anticipating the reopening of the shipyard and the aftermath of shipbuilding.
And notifying the next of kin
Mentioning the formal notification of the next of kin about potential risks.
Once again.
Indicating a cyclic process of shipbuilding and its impact on families.
It's all we're skilled in
Stating that shipbuilding is the primary skill or occupation.
We will be shipbuilding.
Reiterating the inevitability of engaging in shipbuilding.
With all the will in the world
Repeating the earlier desire or intention to participate in shipbuilding despite challenges.
Diving for dear life
Restating the challenging nature of the situation using the metaphor of "diving for dear life."
When we could be diving for pearls.
Reiterating the missed opportunity for a more valuable pursuit, symbolized by "diving for pearls."
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