Liberty Street
Tales of Desperation on Liberty Street
Lyrics
He came from the old religion
He originated from a traditional belief system.
But possessed no magic skill
However, he lacked any supernatural abilities.
Descending from machinery
His lineage can be traced back to machinery or mechanization.
He left nothing in his will
Upon his death, he didn't leave any possessions in his will.
The crops are failing
The agricultural harvest is not successful.
The women wailing
Women are mourning or expressing grief.
It's in the paper at your feet
News of these events is reported in the newspaper at your feet.
Six months in Kansas City
He spent six months in Kansas City.
Down on Liberty Street
Specifically, he was down on Liberty Street.
It was sad to see it
It was disheartening to witness.
That little lady going in
A small woman entering a place.
Arrested for arson
She was arrested for committing arson.
Once they'd asked her where she'd been
Authorities questioned her whereabouts.
Down on her knees
She is on her knees, possibly in a vulnerable or desperate state.
Not even a breeze
No wind or movement is observed.
Another victim of the heat
She becomes another casualty of the intense heat.
Six months in Kansas City
Similar to the man in line 8, she spends six months in Kansas City.
Down on Liberty Street
Specifically, she is down on Liberty Street.
Things sure don't look too pretty
The situation does not appear favorable.
Cause a man to rob and steal
Adverse conditions may drive a person to resort to theft.
I got a full six more months out here
The speaker has a full six more months in this challenging environment.
Can't be begging for my meals
He cannot rely on begging for sustenance.
Now look here, Baby Snooks
Addressing someone affectionately named Baby Snooks.
It doesn't matter what books
It doesn't matter what knowledge or information she keeps hidden.
You keep underneath your seat
These details are stored beneath her seat.
Six months in Kansas City
Similar to the earlier instances, there is a reference to spending six months in Kansas City.
Down on Liberty Street
Once again, it's down on Liberty Street.
Six months in Kansas City
Reiteration of spending six months in Kansas City.
Down on Liberty Street
Repeating the location, down on Liberty Street.
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