Strange Crooked Road
Journey Through Unseen Paths: Strange Crooked Road Explained
Lyrics
There was a woman who sowed her man to the bed
Metaphorical depiction of a woman restraining her partner to address a problem.
Took a baseball bat so she could talk to him instead
Symbolic act of communication using a baseball bat instead of words.
Well, it didn't take too long
Transition to the aftermath or consequences of the woman's action.
So he would never
Continuation of the consequences, suggesting a preventive measure.
Hurt her again
Emphasis on preventing harm in the relationship.
Roland had a dream of making big news
Introduction of Roland, who dreams of making a significant impact.
Bought a stick of dynamite and he lit the fuse
Roland's extreme action with dynamite to make a mark.
And on his CB radio
Reference to Roland's communication on a CB radio.
Told his friends it was time to go
Informing friends of his plan to leave or make a statement.
(Boom)
Explosive result of Roland's actions.
He made the front page the very next day
News coverage of Roland's incident.
There was a boy called little Jesu
Introduction of a character named Little Jesu with physical limitations.
Couldn't move his hands or feet or talk back to you
Description of Little Jesu's physical and verbal challenges.
Just sat there sleeping awake
Contrast between physical stillness and mental awareness in Little Jesu.
And everybody in the town would drop by
Community interaction with Little Jesu, sharing their burdens.
And fill his ears with the things that were bringing them down
People confiding in Little Jesu about their troubles.
Said he was the best listener in town
Praising Little Jesu as an attentive listener.
Sometimes it takes us by surprise
Reflection on the unexpected nature of life's journey.
When it's a strange crooked road
Introduction of the recurring theme of a strange, crooked road.
Sometimes it takes us way too long
Highlighting the prolonged and challenging aspects of life's journey.
When it's a strange crooked road
Reiteration of the complexity and duration of the strange, crooked road.
You woke up this morning asking what's going down
Waking up with uncertainty and questioning the events.
Wondered if your feet would do any good to the ground
Uncertain about the impact of one's actions on the world.
But under your pillows
Hidden stories or experiences that provide comfort and warmth.
Stories that keep us from getting cold
Stories serving as a shield against emotional coldness.
And out of the desert came the messenger man
Introduction of a messenger from the desert with a message.
A million words and a cigar in his hands
Imagery of the messenger with words and a cigar, signaling importance.
Told me if I talked to the sky
The messenger's promise of a song if communication with the sky occurs.
He would give us this song
The connection between talking to the sky and receiving the song.
'Cause it's a strange crooked road
Reiteration of life's unpredictable and winding nature.
Sometimes it takes us by surprise
Re-emphasis on the surprise element of life's journey.
When it's a strange crooked road
Closing remark on the strange and unpredictable nature of the road of life.
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