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Dead mutton bird
Reference to a deceased mutton bird, possibly a metaphor for something or someone.
Haven't you heard the word?
Suggesting that there is information or news about the dead mutton bird.
Dead mutton bird
Reiteration of the presence of a deceased mutton bird.
I know that it sounds absurd
Acknowledging that the concept may sound strange or unlikely.
And all the bait fish you been pilin'
Reference to gathering bait fish on Griffith's Island, possibly indicating a location.
Down on Griffith's Island
Specific mention of activities on Griffith's Island related to fishing.
You're in town stealin' chips
Describing someone in town engaged in stealing chips, possibly a metaphorical act.
Ripped off ya fucken lips
Consequences for the person stealing chips, symbolized by having lips ripped off.
Ya just a
Continuation of describing the individual as a dead mutton bird.
Dead mutton bird
Reiteration of the theme of a deceased mutton bird and spreading the word.
Haven't you heard the word?
Repeating the message about the dead mutton bird and its word.
Dead mutton bird
Reiteration of the concept's absurdity.
I know that it sounds absurd
Emphasis on the knowledge of the absurdity surrounding the dead mutton bird.
Dead mutton bird
Reiteration of the deceased mutton bird and the need to spread the word.
Haven't you heard the word?
Repeating the question about hearing the word regarding the dead mutton bird.
Dead mutton bird
Stressing the awareness of the absurdity related to the dead mutton bird.
I know that it sounds absurd
Continued emphasis on the concept of the deceased mutton bird.
And ya see 'em out on the boat
Observation of mutton birds on a boat, possibly a metaphor for life's journey.
Watch the mutton bird float
Watching the mutton bird floating, perhaps reflecting on life's challenges.
The mutton bird will swoop down
Describing the mutton bird's behavior of swooping down.
Black, grey, blue or brown
Listing different colors of mutton birds, symbolizing diversity.
Ya just a
Reiteration of being a dead mutton bird, emphasizing the theme.
Dead mutton bird
Repeating the question about hearing the word regarding the deceased mutton bird.
Haven't you heard the word?
Emphasizing the awareness of the absurdity surrounding the dead mutton bird.
Dead mutton bird
Reiterating the theme of the deceased mutton bird and spreading the word.
I know that it sounds absurd
Reiteration of the acknowledgment of the absurdity surrounding the dead mutton bird.
Dead mutton bird
Continued emphasis on the theme of the deceased mutton bird and spreading awareness.
Haven't you heard the word?
Repeating the question about hearing the word regarding the dead mutton bird.
Dead mutton bird
Reiterating the knowledge of the absurdity surrounding the dead mutton bird.
I know that it sounds absurd
Emphasizing the need to spread awareness of the absurdity related to the deceased mutton bird.
Ya just a mutton bird
Labeling the individual as a mutton bird and questioning their awareness.
Haven't ya heard?
Repeating the question about being aware of the mutton bird.
Mutton bird
Mentioning the mutton bird again, reinforcing the central theme.
Dead mutton bird
Final declaration of the dead mutton bird, concluding the narrative.
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