Turpentine
Turpentine's Bittersweet Return
Lyrics
So you're back in town
Returning to town
You tap-danced right back through that open door
Effortlessly returning through an open door
And you'll stick around
Planning to stay around
Though noone speaks your language anymore
People no longer understand or relate to you
And it feels like sand
Unpleasant and gritty
And it tastes like brine
Has a salty taste
Like turpentine
Metaphor for bitterness or harshness, possibly regret
Well the word in town
Rumors circulating about earning a living through questionable means
Is that you made your livin' off of the avails
Benefiting from the misfortunes of others
Of your tarnished crown
Refers to a tarnished reputation or damaged authority
"Kiting cheques" and drinkin' Rusty Nails
Engaging in deceitful financial activities and consuming a specific cocktail
But you cast your pearls
Sharing valuable things with unworthy recipients
In the path of swine
Using precious resources on unappreciative individuals
My turpentine
Continuation of the metaphorical use of turpentine
This town calls me its Black Sheep son
Being considered the outcast in the town
But you turned out to be the prodigal one
The unexpected rebellious or wayward individual
So come on home girl and we'll be wed
Inviting the person back home for a wedding
And we'll go paint this town, we'll paint this town
Expressing a desire to liven up the town
We'll paint this grey town red
Using painting the town red as a metaphor for having a good time
Don't you worry 'bout the way
Advising not to be concerned about negative opinions
Their voices hissin' like rain
Describing gossip as hissing voices
And tongues are waggin' in the street
People talking negatively about the person in the streets
And don't you worry 'bout the day
Assuring not to worry about potential scandals
Your picture comes out in them dirty magazines
Anticipating the person's image appearing in scandalous publications
'Cause your momma's cool
Parents are supportive and understanding
And your papa's blind
Parents may be unaware or turning a blind eye to certain actions
My turpentine
Reiteration of the metaphorical use of turpentine
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