Elves

Scotch's Lament: The Battle Against Rock Scum
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Lyrics

When will the good Scotch return?

Expressing anticipation for the return of high-quality Scotch whiskey.

In all its scarred, splendor,

Referring to Scotch in its damaged yet magnificent state.

When will the price of Scotch come down?

Raising a question about the expected decrease in the cost of Scotch.


Here's him in nearly '85

Referring to a person in the year '85, possibly with a negative connotation.

Hanging around with pop scum

Being in the company of unpopular or disreputable individuals.

It's not the business I despise

Expressing dislike for a particular industry or occupation.

On this train, extended ride

Traveling on a prolonged train journey.

It's the Scotch end of the market now

Highlighting a downturn in the Scotch market.


And steel glasses

Referring to glassware made of steel.

And bad music corpses

Mentioning unpleasant remnants of music.

Cannot hide the new rock scum

Indicating that the market for rock music has changed negatively.

Spitting on what's good and gone

Expressing contempt for what was once considered good.

Spitting on what's good and gone

Reiterating disdain for the loss of what was once valuable.

When will the price of Scotch come down?

Repeating the question about the price reduction of Scotch.


Arrangement before job done

Emphasizing the importance of organization or preparation before completing a task.

Alignment before job done

Repeating the importance of alignment before completing a task.

Assignment before song sung

Highlighting the necessity of assigning tasks before singing a song.

Alignment before job done

Reiterating the importance of alignment before finishing a task.


All of this fantastic league's against me

Feeling opposition or hostility from an impressive but possibly imaginary group or force.

The Fantastic is in league against me

Repeating the sense of opposition from a formidable entity or force.


Tin-can rattle on the path

Describing a noisy disturbance caused by a tin-can on a path.

The [bestial greed] is on the attack

Suggesting aggressive or savage greed making an assault.

The cat black runs round the tree

Depicting a black cat circling a tree, possibly symbolizing superstition or ominous events.

The Siamese reached the shore

Describing the successful arrival of Siamese individuals at the shore.

The Siamese reached the shore

Reiterating the successful arrival of Siamese individuals at the shore.


No never, no never no more

Expressing a lack of trust in the elves of Dunsimore, emphasizing finality.

Will I trust the elves of Dunsimore

Repeating a definitive refusal to trust the elves of Dunsimore.

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