Jesus Mentioned
Memphis Musings: Warren Zevon's Reflection on Heavenly Mansions and the King
Lyrics
I'm going down to Memphis
Expressing the intent to travel to Memphis.
Memphis, Tennessee
Specifically referring to Memphis, Tennessee.
I'm going down to Graceland
Stating the destination as Graceland, possibly associated with Elvis Presley.
Thinking about the King
Contemplating the memory of Elvis Presley, often referred to as "the King."
Remembering him sing
Recalling Elvis's singing performances.
About those heavenly mansions
Reflecting on the lyrics of Elvis's songs about heavenly mansions.
Jesus mentioned
Mentioning the concept of heavenly mansions that Jesus spoke about.
Can't you just imagine
Inviting the listener to imagine the scene being described.
Digging up the King
Suggesting the idea of exhuming Elvis Presley's remains.
Begging him to sing
Picturing a scenario where Elvis is requested to sing again.
About those heavenly mansions
Reiterating the theme of heavenly mansions Jesus mentioned in Elvis's songs.
Jesus mentioned
Repeating the mention of Jesus and heavenly mansions in connection with Elvis.
He went walking on the water
Describing a surreal image of Jesus walking on water, possibly symbolic.
He went walking on the water
-He went walking on the water
-With his pills
Adding a contrasting element by mentioning pills in connection with Jesus.
Can't you just imagine
Revisiting the idea of imagining the scenario described earlier.
Digging up the King
Repeating the notion of exhuming Elvis and seeking his performance.
Begging him to sing
Reiterating the request for Elvis to sing about heavenly mansions.
About those heavenly mansions
Again referencing the theme of heavenly mansions from Jesus's teachings.
Jesus mentioned
Concluding with a repetition of the mention of Jesus and heavenly mansions.
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