Sailor Song
Sailor's Lament: Love, Demons, and the Deep Blue Mystery
Lyrics
She will kiss you til your lips bleed
Intense affection or passion depicted through kissing, possibly causing physical discomfort.
But she will not take her dress off
A reference to intimacy boundaries, implying she maintains a level of reserve or distance.
Americana, Tropicana
Evoke imagery of iconic American and tropical themes, hinting at a mix of cultures or influences.
All the sailor boys have demons
Sailors depicted as troubled individuals with inner conflicts or personal struggles.
They sing oh Kentucky why did you forsake me
Expresses a sense of abandonment or betrayal, questioning why a specific place (Kentucky) led to feeling forsaken.
It I was meant to sail the sea
Feeling destined for a life at sea, questioning why circumstances led to this path.
Why did you make me
A sense of frustration or questioning fate for the chosen path.
It should have been another state
A wish or longing for a different life or situation, regretting the current state or place.
Oh stay
An appeal or plea to remain or not leave the current circumstance or situation.
Cause Mary Anne's a bitch
A personification or derogatory depiction of someone named Mary Anne.
Mary Anne's a bitch
-Does it matter that our anchor
Highlighting the inadequacy of the anchor, suggesting it couldn't reach even shallow depths, possibly metaphorical for feeling unable to ground or stabilize.
Couldn't even reach the bottom of a bathtub
Implies a lack of depth or substance in the vessel's endeavors or aspirations.
And the sails reflect the moon
Metaphorical reference to an unusual or unexpected aspect of their occupation.
It's such a strange job
Acknowledgment of the strange nature or aspects of their job.
Playing blackjack on the deck
Metaphorically playing a risky game in a high-stakes environment, possibly symbolizing life's uncertainties.
Still
Despite the challenging circumstances, they remain positioned at the top, perhaps indicating a sense of control or resilience.
Atop this giant puddle
Describing the vastness of the sea in contrast to their confined position on a ship.
Dressed in white we quietly huddle with our missiles
A visual of being dressed in white while in a vulnerable position, juxtaposing innocence and potential danger.
And we miss the girls back home
A longing or missing of familiar comforts or relationships left behind.
Oh home sweet home
An expression of sentimentality or fondness for one's home.
Cause Mary Anne's a bitch
Reiteration of the negative characterization of Mary Anne.
Mary Anne's a bitch
-She will kiss you til your lips bleed
Repetition of the intense affection or passion depicted earlier.
But she will not take her dress off
Restating the boundary or reserve observed earlier regarding intimacy.
Americana, Tropicana
Reiteration of the blend of American and tropical themes, bringing the song's setting or atmosphere to a close.
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