Swampland
In the Depths of Swampland: A Descent into Sin and Redemption
Lyrics
Quixanne, ah'm in its grip
Feeling entrapped by a force or influence represented as "Quixanne."
Quixanne, ah'm in its grip
Repetition emphasizing the strong grip of "Quixanne."
Sinken in the mud
Sinking into a muddy environment.
Patron-saint of the Bog.
Being portrayed as the patron-saint of the bog, suggesting a connection to a swampy, murky place.
They cum with boots of blood
Imagery of pursuers arriving with violent intent, wearing boots stained with blood.
Wit' pitchfawk and with club
Pursuers armed with pitchforks and clubs, indicating a threat of violence.
Chantin' out mah name
The pursuers chanting the protagonist's name, creating a menacing atmosphere.
Got doggies strainin' onna chain
Dogs straining on a chain, suggesting a struggle or conflict.
Lucy, ah'll love ya till the end!
Expressing love to Lucy with a commitment until the end despite the challenges.
They hunt me like a dog
Feeling pursued and hunted like a dog.
Down in Sw-a-a-a-amp Land!
Emphasizing the challenging and ominous atmosphere of Swampland.
So cum mah executioners! Cum bounty hunters!
Calling out to executioners and bounty hunters, possibly accepting a fate or challenging those after the protagonist.
Cum mah county killers--for ah cannot run no more
Referring to pursuers as county killers, expressing resignation as escape seems impossible.
Ah cannot run no more
Repetition emphasizing the inability to run away any longer.
Ah cannot run no more
Reiterating the protagonist's inability to escape the imminent danger.
No I can't!
Emphasizing the finality of the situation.
Lucy, ya won't see this face agin'
Telling Lucy that she won't see the protagonist's face again, suggesting a grim fate.
When ya caught ya swing and burn
Describing a scene of punishment, swinging, and burning in Swampland.
Down in Sw-a-a-a-amp Land!
Reiterating the challenging and ominous nature of Swampland.
The trees are veiled in fog
Depicting trees covered in fog, creating a mysterious and haunting atmosphere.
The trees are veiled in fog
Repetition emphasizing the fog-covered trees.
Like so many jilted brides
Comparing trees to jilted brides, suggesting a sense of abandonment or betrayal.
Now they're all breakin' down and cry
Describing trees breaking down and crying, evoking a sense of sorrow or despair.
Cryin' tears upon mah face
Depicting tears falling on the protagonist's face.
Cryin' tears upon mah face
Repetition emphasizing tears falling on the protagonist's face.
And they smell of gasoline
Describing the tears smelling of gasoline, introducing an element of danger or destruction.
A-a-a-a-ah- scr-e-e-e-a-am
A scream, potentially representing anguish or pain.
Lucy, ya made a sinner out of me
Telling Lucy that she made a sinner out of the protagonist, indicating a transformation influenced by her.
Now ah'm burnin' like a saint
Feeling a burning sensation akin to that of a saint.
Down in Sw-a-a-a-amp Land!
Reiterating the challenging and ominous nature of Swampland.
So cum mah executioners!
Calling out to executioners once again, acknowledging the inevitability of the situation.
Cum mah bounty huntahs!
Repeating the call to bounty hunters, emphasizing the acceptance of the impending fate.
Cum mah county killers
Referring to pursuers as county killers once more, reinforcing the idea of inescapable doom.
ya know ah cannot run no more
Repetition emphasizing the inability to run away any longer.
No ah cannot run no more.
Reiterating the protagonist's acceptance of the unavoidable fate.
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