Cotton Fields
Journey through Desolation: The Pogues' Cotton Fields Meaning Unveiled
Lyrics
Now the party's over
Recognition that the enjoyable time or celebration has ended
And the money's all gone
All money has been spent or lost
You remember feeling like
Recollection of feeling special or significant, akin to Jesus
Jesus' son
Comparing oneself to Jesus' son, suggesting a sense of importance or divine connection
Your girl has left your side
One's romantic partner has departed
And now you're gonna get crucified
Anticipation of facing severe punishment or hardship
They're gonna crucify you
Reiteration of the impending crucifixion, emphasizing the severity of the situation
Crucify you
Repetition further emphasizes the intensity and inevitability of the crucifixion
Crucify you
-Crucify you
-In those old cotton fields back home
Referencing a return to the hardships or struggles associated with cotton fields, symbolizing a challenging and difficult past
Too late to joke or crack a smile
Recognition that it's too late for humor or light-heartedness
You gotta carry
Having to bear or endure a burdensome responsibility
That shit up that drunken mile
Carrying the consequences of one's actions, particularly when intoxicated
When they put the electrodes
Mention of using electrodes, possibly indicating a form of intense interrogation or punishment
In your brain
Suggesting that the severity of the situation will even challenge one's sanity
Even your Mother won't know you're sane
Even those closest might not recognize or understand one's mental state
First Lord Nelson's sunken ships
Referencing historical failures or losses (Lord Nelson's sunken ships) juxtaposed with modern-day difficulties (Steve Lillywhite's drunken mix), suggesting a continuation of misfortunes or challenges
Now Steve Lillywhite's drunken mix
Linking the mix of a recording (Steve Lillywhite) to drunkenness, possibly hinting at a chaotic or troubled production process
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