Lyrics
he lives under the banyon tree
Describes the possum's dwelling place under the banyan tree.
when i'm in trouble, he helps me
Expresses how the possum provides assistance in times of trouble.
I hear him creep through the leaves at night,
Implies the nocturnal movements of the possum through the leaves.
his flesh is pink
Describes the pink color of the possum's flesh.
but his fur is bright snow white
Highlights the contrast between the pink flesh and bright snow-white fur of the possum.
no meat!
Suggests a diet preference, possibly vegetarian, with the mention of "no meat" and "no bread."
no bread!
Encourages understanding or empathy by asking to get inside the possum's head.
get inside his little head
Reiterates the importance of understanding the possum's perspective.
cause he's the possum of the grotto
Identifies the possum as the central character of the grotto.
alkilize or die
Advocates for an alkaline lifestyle with the phrase "alkilize or die."
don't complain about humidity
Advises against complaining about humidity, suggesting acceptance of natural conditions.
if the yard is damp
States a preference for damp yard areas, where the possum is found.
that is where i'll be
Reiterates the possum's habitat preference.
don't be racist against this albino
Discourages racism, using the albino possum as a metaphor for acceptance.
I have kissed his lips
Figuratively describes intimacy with the possum, possibly symbolizing a close connection with nature.
and seen his red eyes shine, oh!
Portrays the possum's eyes as red, possibly invoking a mystical or intense quality.
no meat, no bread
Repeats the dietary preference for "no meat" and "no bread."
get inside his little head
Reemphasizes the need to understand the possum's perspective.
possum of the grotto
Reaffirms the possum's significance in the grotto.
prophet of vibrato
Attributes a prophetic quality to the possum, relating it to vibrato.
alkilize or die
Reiterates the call for an alkaline lifestyle with "alkilize or die."
cheek to cheek
Encourages close proximity, symbolized by "cheek to cheek."
don't be shy
Advises against shyness, promoting openness and connection.
alkilize or die
Reemphasizes the importance of an alkaline lifestyle.
beast to beast
Encourages connection between beings, referred to as "beast to beast."
eye to eye
Symbolizes direct, confrontational interaction with "eye to eye."
alkilize or die
Reiterates the imperative of an alkaline lifestyle with "alkilize or die."
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