Bad News Blues
Echoes of Deceit: The Pheasantry Band's Bad News Blues Unveiled
Lyrics
That our race had been run
Expressing the belief that a significant phase or endeavor has come to an end.
Our record was broken
Acknowledging a failure or setback, possibly in terms of personal achievements or relationships.
A straight line into the sun
Describing a journey or endeavor with a clear and unavoidable outcome, suggesting a lack of deviation.
I heard you'd left the county
Learning about someone's departure from the area or situation.
You climbed aboard the last train
Discovering that the person has left, possibly for good, using the metaphor of boarding a train.
Left me smokin' and ruined
Feeling abandoned and negatively affected, leading to feelings of resentment.
I breathed a curse on your name
Cursing the person's name as an expression of anger or frustration.
Tired tongues of twisting
Noting the exhaustion from attempts to manipulate or distort words and meanings.
Every word you claimed
Referring to untrustworthiness or dishonesty in the person's speech.
Two riders existing
Highlighting the coexistence of two individuals in a challenging and barren environment.
On a dried out dusty plain
Describing a harsh and inhospitable environment, emphasizing difficulties and struggles.
A good friend just down the track
Mentioning the presence of a supposed friend who delivers unfortunate news.
Imparted the sad news
Receiving news, possibly betrayal, that causes sadness or distress.
You'd shot me in the back
Metaphorically expressing betrayal, possibly by a close associate.
With bad news blues
Referring to the emotional state caused by the negative news, characterized as "bad news blues."
Travels with your name
Linking the negative news with the person's name, suggesting a personal impact.
Bad news blues
Reiterating the emotional impact of the negative news, expressed as the "bad news blues."
Go back where you came
Suggesting a desire for the person to return to their place of origin.
Now every line you polish
Pointing out a pattern of polishing or embellishing the truth in one's communication.
Reflects a lie upon lie
Indicating that the polished lines and stories are built on a foundation of deception.
Every starry eyed story
Highlighting the contrast between idealized stories and the harsh reality of life.
Stands to watch the true die
Suggesting that genuine experiences are overshadowed by fabricated narratives.
My memory served me correctly
Addressing the impact of deception on the speaker's perception and emotions.
Behind vanilla smiles
Describing deceptive behavior masked by outwardly pleasant appearances.
That polish infects me
Expressing the infectious nature of deception, causing a negative impact on the speaker.
Your heart's been cheating all the while
Accusing the person of consistent dishonesty, particularly regarding matters of the heart.
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