Tommy
Jungle Reverie: Tommy's Odyssey through Fire and Desire
Lyrics
Tommy was a preacher's son
Tommy was the son of a preacher.
Now he's running through the jungle all, "Yes sir" (yes sir)
He is now navigating challenges, possibly in a chaotic environment.
Fingers cold and fire
Describing a sensation of numbness and intensity.
When you get so tired and we're so tired
Expressing exhaustion and weariness.
Lazing back in this desert
Relaxing in a barren environment, anticipating a brighter future.
Waitin' for that sunny day
Waiting for a better time, possibly metaphorical.
Tommy was a preacher's son
Reiteration of Tommy's background as a preacher's son.
Now he's running through the streets sellin' up that cocaine
Tommy is now involved in illicit activities, selling cocaine.
Those fire eyes will get ya (get ya, get ya, get ya, get ya)
Warning about the dangerous allure of intense, fiery eyes.
When you get too tired and we're so tired and
Highlighting the fatigue and exhaustion of the narrator.
Eyes blister beaded fortress rolling fevered freight trains in
Imagery of intense experiences and challenges faced.
Well, I met three men with friends in office
Encounter with influential figures, possibly corrupt.
Smooth, dark skin and ivory teeth smiles
Description of these figures with striking features.
Our boots come alive in this mud, in this mud and this shit
Boots symbolize life in difficult conditions and unpleasant situations.
This mud, in this mud and this shit
Repetition of the challenging environment.
(Life is hard to fill with teeth that bite)
A reflection on life's difficulties and struggles.
Through August fall of '69, Jesus had birthed him
Reference to Jesus in the context of significant events in '69.
He spoke in guns through crippled sheets, for Jesus had birthed him
Communication through weaponry and hardship.
Sugar cubes, fingernails, worming snakes that built the fire
Symbolic elements depicting a disturbing atmosphere.
When you get so tired and we're so tired
Reiteration of exhaustion and weariness.
Oh, Jimmy got impatient
Introduction of another character, Jimmy, feeling restless.
Waiting for that sunny day
Similar anticipation for a better future as expressed by Jimmy.
Well, I met three men with friends in office
Repetition of encountering influential figures.
Smooth, dark skin and ivory teeth smiles
Description of these figures emphasizing their demeanor.
Our boots come alive in this mud, in this mud and this shit
Boots symbolizing resilience in challenging situations.
This mud, in this mud and this shit
Reiteration of the challenging environment.
Well, I met three men with friends in office
Continuation of encounters with influential figures.
Smooth, dark skin and ivory teeth smiles
Description emphasizing the striking features of these figures.
Our boots come alive in this mud, in this mud and this shit
Boots symbolizing resilience in challenging situations.
Well, I met three men with friends in office
Repetition of encounters with influential figures.
Smooth, dark skin and ivory teeth smiles
Description emphasizing the striking features of these figures.
Our boots come alive in this mud, in this mud and this shit
Boots symbolizing resilience in challenging situations.
This mud, in this mud and this shit
Repetition of the challenging environment.
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