Milkman's Odyssey
Milkman's Galactic Journey: Love, Curses, and Exile
Lyrics
Met the milkman on the Milky Way
Encountered the milkman while traversing the Milky Way.
He'd had enough of his milk that day
The milkman had consumed enough milk for the day.
Headed home he gave to give
Heading home, contemplating the need to contribute.
He didn't think that you should work where you live
Belief that work and living space should be separate.
In the moment or out in space
In the present moment or the vastness of space.
He saw his wife and he kissed her face
Expressing joy, kissing his wife upon landing.
So happy that his rocket did land
The rocket landed successfully; wife went inside.
She went inside and washed her hands
Wife washed hands, emphasizing hygiene.
She brought him in and told him stories
She shared stories upon bringing him in.
The vows he made
Mention of vows, a potential source of concern.
Began to worry
Worrying thoughts arise about the vows.
His thoughts got up and ran
Thoughts become active, understanding unfolds.
He began to understand
Realization about a woman's transformation into a witch.
That woman who
Referring to the transformed woman.
He once hitched
Past connection indicated through hitched reference.
Changed her form and became a witch
The woman transformed into a witch.
And now he's stuck in this lame situation
Stuck in an undesirable situation due to transformation.
Got up for work on Tuesday
Started a workday on Tuesday with a suitcase.
This time he had a suitcase
Carrying a suitcase, potentially signifying change.
Skipped light with a downward brow
Indication of a serious or stern demeanor.
The women woke and she laid him out
A conflict arises with consequences.
Zap zap and her wand zip-zipped
Magic is invoked with wand gestures.
She drew her power from her evil hips
The witch draws power from her hips.
The man cursed and damned the nation
The man curses and despairs about the situation.
Then worried about the milk's refrigeration
Concerns about the milk's refrigeration and job security.
In an hour the milk will go sour and I'll lose my job
A realization of the impending job loss due to sour milk.
Can't you cast a spell for me
Requesting a magical solution to save the milk.
Save the milk and leave me be
Pleading to be left alone after the request.
Leave to my own devices
Desiring independence and freedom.
Go on with your twisted vices
Acceptance of the witch's dark inclinations.
Or we could renew our vows
Suggesting a renewal of vows to resolve issues.
Use your powers to buy some cows
Proposing a practical solution involving cows.
And take your broom to galactose station
Humorous suggestion to go to "galactose station" with a broom.
Cows came but the day was new
Cows arrive, but the day brings unwelcome news.
The milkman had news to boot
The milkman shares disappointing news.
No reason to laugh or sing
A somber tone, suggesting no reason for joy or singing.
The two were exiled to Saturn's ring
Both characters are banished to Saturn's ring.
News came from up the top
News from authorities, met with ridicule.
The UHT boys laughed and scoffed
Mockery from the UHT boys despite effort.
Leave me be boys I did my best
Defensive response to criticism, asserting freshness.
Your milk is shit and mine's so fresh
Comparison of the quality of milk, asserting superiority.
New life with the same old hope
Optimism for a new life despite challenges.
He looked very hard at that rope
Contemplation of a potential escape or solution.
Swung for days so the people could read
Punishment or consequence, swinging on a rope.
About the Milkman's Odyssey
The public spectacle of the Milkman's Odyssey.
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