Lyrics
Let me tell ya about the wee lads
Introduction to the subject of the narrative, the "wee lads."
And the snazzy jazzy tune
Reference to a stylish and lively jazz tune associated with the "wee lads."
Green and unfettered on mock stage
Describing the "wee lads" as inexperienced or unbridled performers on a simulated stage.
In the fishbowl city
Setting the scene in a city, metaphorically referred to as a "fishbowl."
They were regarded as snazzy
Expressing that the "wee lads" were admired or considered stylish by others.
I cried for the band, I cried outside
Personal reaction to the band's performance, with an emotional response of crying both inside and outside.
I cried for the man
Expressing empathy or sorrow for an unspecified man, possibly associated with the band.
Their sweat mottled, melted
Description of the band's physical condition, with sweat and makeup blending together.
Their prescription blush
Reference to the band's cosmetic application, suggesting vulnerability or artificiality.
I cried for the band, in the aisle
Reiteration of the emotional response, crying for the band, possibly during a live performance.
I cried for the man, snazzy
Repetition of crying, this time for an individual associated with the term "snazzy."
I never saw them again and if I ever do
Reflection on not seeing the band again, with a pessimistic view of a potential reunion in purgatory.
I'm sure it will be in purgatory
Anticipation of encountering the band in an afterlife state, suggesting an ominous or undesirable setting.
Where all people will meet
Philosophical statement about a universal meeting place where people gather and mourn for the band.
And cry for the band
Reiteration of the act of crying for the band, emphasizing shared emotions.
Our tears went unnoticed
Noting that the tears shed for the band went unnoticed, possibly implying unappreciated emotions.
They were snazzy, jazzy, legs like trunks of ash, trunks of tree
Additional description of the band, emphasizing their stylish and jazzy qualities, with a vivid comparison to tree trunks.
Turn it up for the man, turn it up for the man
An urging to increase the volume for the man, possibly the same man mentioned earlier, reinforcing the importance of his presence.
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