Funeral
Journey of Loss and Longing: Old Bear Mountain's 'Funeral'
Lyrics
Just like the old home oh Lord I miss you so
Expressing a deep longing and nostalgia for a past home or a person.
Do you remember when I hitchhiked down the road
Recalling a specific memory of hitchhiking down a road.
And I promised to return and kiss your button nose
Promising to return and expressing affection with a reference to a "button nose."
But the days have been long and the years have slowly grown
Conveying the passage of time and the challenges faced over the years.
So now I'm waiting for the train the train takes me Lord
Anticipating the arrival of a train, symbolizing a journey or transition.
To the banks of that old mountain river bed back when I was yours
Reflecting on past memories by mentioning an old mountain river bed and a previous connection.
I'd been rambling round world and felt I'd made my peace
Having traveled the world, feeling a sense of resolution or contentment.
On the darkest days I kept thinking about you and me
During difficult times, thoughts persistently returning to the person addressed in the lyrics.
Then I heard from a friend that drunk and bastard man
Learning about a tragic incident involving the person, caused by a drunk driver.
Had fallen asleep at the wheel and left you dead
Expressing sorrow and loss due to the untimely death caused by a car accident.
So now I'm waiting for the train the train takes me Lord
Reiterating the waiting for a train, emphasizing the significance of the impending journey.
To the banks of that old mountain river bed back when I was yours
Returning to the memory of the old mountain river bed, highlighting the connection to the past.
That morning I awoke and dressed to myself to go
Narrating the morning of a significant event, suggesting a visit to a grave or memorial.
To the place that your name was etched there in the stone
Heading to a location where the person's name is memorialized on a stone.
While I stood by the grave and read out loud your name
Standing by the grave and vocalizing the departed person's name.
Oh how I hated the world and missed your pretty face
Expressing a deep emotional struggle, including hatred for the world and longing for the deceased person.
So now I'm waiting for the train the train takes me Lord
Reiterating the anticipation of the train, emphasizing the ongoing journey or search for solace.
To the banks of that old mountain river bed back when I was yours
Returning to the imagery of the old mountain river bed, symbolizing a connection to the past when the person addressed was still alive.
To the banks of that old mountain river bed back when I was yours
Repeating the reference to the old mountain river bed, reinforcing the connection to a cherished time when the speaker and the addressed person were together.
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