Dusty Ground
Echoes of Life: Unveiling the Hidden Truth in 'Dusty Ground'
Lyrics
The dogs are moaning low
The dogs express a mournful sound.
The moon is in the sky
The moon is present in the sky.
The bay-by in his bed
A baby in its bed emits a small cry.
Gives a little cry
Highlighting the vulnerability of a child.
He knows the dirty secret
Awareness of an undisclosed, possibly dark, truth.
We never pass around
People avoid sharing a particular secret.
We're all just water on the dusty ground
All individuals are like water on the dusty ground, transient and vulnerable.
The sky’s a burning crimson
The sky has a fiery appearance from distant fires.
From fires in the west
Implies chaos and unrest in the western region.
The rich man's running for
A wealthy person seeks refuge or escape.
The isles of the blessed
Reference to mythical "isles of the blessed."
As Jimmy fells the timber
Jimmy works with timber that goes unnoticed.
That never makes a sound
Actions without significant impact.
We're all just water on the dusty ground
Reiterates the transient nature of life.
Tulloo! Tullay! The reaper's on the way!
Expressing urgency, the reaper's arrival is imminent.
He's sitting in the corner, he's coming out to play
The reaper is ready to engage, indifference prevails.
Nobody gives a toss, so stand your final round
Apathy towards consequences, facing the final moments.
We're all just water on the dusty ground
Life is akin to water on the dusty ground for everyone.
There's children blown to pieces
Children suffer due to acts of violence from the sky.
By madmen in the sky
Madness and chaos inflicted by those in power.
And warlords gathering
Leaders with destructive intentions gather.
With deserts in their eyes
Describing leaders blinded by ambition and cruelty.
Jesus may be sacred
Jesus is revered, but evil holds deep meaning.
But the devil is profound
Evil possesses profound significance.
We're all just water on the dusty ground
All individuals are vulnerable, regardless of faith.
When the day is over
After a day's end, Jimmy seeks solace at the bar.
That's Jimmy at the bar
Jimmy, possibly a worker, engages in reflection.
Drowning sorrows
Coping with challenges through alcohol.
In his meager little jar
Jimmy uses a small jar to drown his sorrows.
Recalls the little secret
Recollection of the undisclosed secret.
We never pass around
People refrain from sharing a particular secret.
We're all just water on the dusty ground
Life is transient and vulnerable, akin to water on dusty ground.
The farmer at the soil
The farmer toils the soil for sustenance.
The soldier one the line
A soldier faces challenges on the front lines.
The lovesick jerry singing
A lovesick individual sings about "Darling Clementine."
Darling clementine
Love and sorrow are universal experiences.
The lady in the country
A woman in the countryside, a contrast to urban life.
The courtesan in town
A courtesan in town, representing a different lifestyle.
They're all just water on the dusty ground
All individuals, regardless of background, are like water on dusty ground.
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