Lyrics
Well what the hell
Expressing surprise or frustration.
Might as well go bend an elbow for the
Suggesting engaging in drinking.
Boy don't you cry
Encouraging someone not to cry.
Elmer Gourley prematurely lost an eye
Referring to Elmer Gourley losing an eye prematurely.
Dime-store folklore
Referring to stories of little value or significance.
Eyesores shed some
Describing unattractive or unpleasant things.
Four score and seven tears
Playing with the phrase "four score and seven tears," possibly indicating a significant period of sadness.
Yes I'd agree
Agreeing with a previous statement.
Mary Kelty simply felt he was the
Referring to Mary Kelty's perception of someone.
One workin' eye
Describing a person with only one working eye.
Gave a glancin' so romancin' you could die
Highlighting the danger of looking at someone with romantic intentions.
Dime-store folklore
Repetition of line 5, emphasizing insignificant stories.
Eyesores shed some
Repetition of line 6, continuing the theme of unpleasant things.
Four score and seven tears
Repetition of lines 7 and 6, possibly emphasizing prolonged sadness.
Rooster schmooster
Dismissing the importance of a rooster.
You sir are a
Labeling someone as a severe bruiser.
Bruiser most severe
Continuing the description of someone as a severe bruiser.
The schoolhouse attic
Mentioning a location, possibly with nostalgic or symbolic significance.
The barnyard paddock
Mentioning another location, possibly with nostalgic or symbolic significance.
The Red Fanatic
Referring to someone as a fanatic, possibly in a derogatory manner.
Our boy has had it
Expressing that someone has reached their limit.
Oh Elmer boy
Addressing Elmer and describing his facial hair.
You got an eyelash for a mustache comin'
Suggesting Elmer has a minimal mustache.
In point of fact
Stating a fact about reaching adulthood.
I'm a man now and I'll clean your plow for that
Claiming readiness to retaliate for the loss of an eye.
Dime-store folklore
Repetition of line 5, emphasizing insignificant stories.
Eyesores shed some
Repetition of line 6, continuing the theme of unpleasant things.
Four score and seven tears
Repetition of lines 7 and 6, possibly emphasizing prolonged sadness.
Rooster schmooster
Dismissing the importance of a rooster again.
You sir are a
Labeling someone as a severe bruiser again.
Bruiser most severe
Continuing the description of someone as a severe bruiser.
Dispatch chicken scratch
Mentioning the dispatch of a message in a hasty or illegible manner.
Railroad run
Referring to a train running on a railroad.
By the Eyepatch Engineer
Referring to an engineer with an eyepatch.
By the Eyepatch Engineer
Repetition of line 34, possibly for emphasis.
By the Eyepatch Engineer
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