Down the Ravine
Midnight Revelry: Exploring the Shadows Down the Ravine
Lyrics
When the tar black night pulls the full moon out
Setting the scene of a dark night with a full moon.
And the fog rolls into the trees
Describing the arrival of fog among the trees.
We'll be dancing where the shadows collide
Suggesting a location where shadows converge, possibly a mysterious or secluded place.
I'll take you down there
Expressing a willingness to guide someone to this mysterious place.
Down the ravine
Referring to the destination as "down the ravine."
Tell your mama that you're gonna be out all night
Instructing to inform parents about staying out late.
Tell your daddy not to intervene
Advising not to interfere with the planned activities.
Tell your sister that she better be ready to ride
Notifying a sister to be prepared for an adventure.
Ain't no taxis down the ravine
Highlighting the absence of conventional transportation in the mysterious location.
And the wind will yowl
Describing the atmospheric sounds of wind.
And the ground will growl
Depicting the ground making ominous noises.
And the wolves will howl
Portraying wolves howling, contributing to the eerie atmosphere.
Can you hear it?
Prompting the listener to pay attention to the atmospheric sounds.
There are stories of orgies of darkness and light
Introducing themes of dark and light, possibly symbolic of contrasting elements.
Of the sainted and the obscene
Referring to stories involving extremes of virtue and obscenity.
Where the souls get sold to the devil's delight
Describing a place where souls are traded for the pleasure of the devil.
He comes collectin' down the ravine
Indicating the devil's arrival to collect souls in the mysterious ravine.
Tell your mama you gotta go wander
Instructing to inform parents about the desire to explore freely.
Tell your daddy you wanna be free
Expressing a wish for freedom from parental constraints.
Gonna play with impiety yonder
Planning to engage in activities that defy conventional moral standards.
And taste the midnight down the ravine
Inviting to experience the mysterious and rebellious atmosphere of midnight in the ravine.
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