Night Game
Elegy of a Frozen Field: Paul Simon's Night Game Tale
Lyrics
There were two men down
Refers to two players being out in a baseball game.
And the score tied
Describes the game's score being even.
In the bottom of the eight
Indicates the game situation, specifically in the eighth inning.
When the pitcher died
Suggests a dramatic moment as the pitcher metaphorically "died," possibly a pivotal event in the game.
And they laid his spikes
Symbolizes the end of the pitcher's career or life, marking the loss in the game.
On the pitcher's mound
The location where the spikes are placed, emphasizing the pitcher's absence.
And his uniform was torn
Highlights the physical toll on the pitcher, with a torn uniform.
And his number was left on the ground
The pitcher's number left on the ground symbolizes his legacy.
Then the night turned cold
Describes a shift in the atmosphere, indicating a somber and cold turn of events.
Colder than the moon
Intensifies the coldness, using it as a metaphor for the emotional chill in the air.
The stars were white as bones
Depicts a stark, clear night with bright stars, possibly reflecting the gravity of the moment.
The stadium was old
Characterizes the stadium as old, suggesting the weight of history and tradition.
Older than the screams
Highlights the enduring passion of the fans, older than the loud cheers.
Older than these teams
Suggests the enduring history and rivalry between the teams.
There were three men down
Refers to three players being out, deepening the sense of loss.
And the season lost
Indicates the end of the season and the team's defeat.
And the tarpaulin was rolled
Symbolizes the closure of the field for the winter, covering the emotions with a tarpaulin.
Upon the winter frost
Describes the coldness and stillness of winter settling in.
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