Abednego
Abednego's Journey: Reflections on Life's Trials
Lyrics
See your breath in December
Reflecting on one's breath in the cold of December, a moment of recollection or contemplation.
But can hardly remember
Struggling to recall or retain a memory associated with the breath in December.
Why you would breath here at all
Questioning the purpose or reason for being present in that particular moment.
“I’m glad that I knew ya,”
Expressing appreciation for having known someone (possibly in the past).
Said the gardener of Bermuda
A gardener from Bermuda expressing a sentiment despite having weathered, worn hands.
His hands were as cracked as the fall
Comparing the condition of the gardener's hands to the crackling of fall leaves.
Well, sucker punch
Unexpectedly aggressive or surprising attack.
Don’t trust too much
Advising caution against putting too much trust in someone or something.
I had a hunch he was here
Suspecting or having a feeling that someone was present or nearby.
You took a hit
Experiencing the consequences of an action or a hit from something, potentially harmful like a cigarette.
From a cigarette he lit
Expressing a preference for a previous version or state of someone or something.
And said, “I liked you better last year.”
Belief that material wealth isn’t necessary when anticipating divine intervention, yet still preserving material possessions.
Well, we don’t need money, if the good Lord’s coming
A statement implying readiness for a return or a promise to come back.
But I still keep my coins in a jar
Acknowledging past indulgences or experiences, possibly hedonistic in nature.
“And I’ll be back,” said Shadrach to Meshach
Referencing biblical figures, suggesting Abednego’s role or place in a situation or relationship.
“Abednego should wait in the car”
Assigning Abednego the role of waiting or staying in a place or situation (metaphorically, in the car).
He wants to go home
An individual expressing a desire to return to a familiar or comfortable place, indicating homesickness or longing.
He wants to go home
Reiteration of the longing to return home.
I’ve had my spoil
Having had enough of certain experiences, such as excessive drinking or indulgence.
Of rum and motor oil
Consuming unconventional or harmful substances (rum, motor oil, mercury) metaphorically, possibly symbolizing unhealthy choices or habits.
I chased it with a glass of mercury
Placing trust or belief in friendship, but the reciprocation is lacking or absent.
Put faith in friendship
Indifference or lack of concern for others, specifically in relation to the speaker.
But he won’t give a rip
Metaphorically representing the speaker’s experience akin to Eve’s temptation by the snake in the Garden of Eden.
About anyone, especially not me
An assertion that the forbidden fruit (temptation) wasn’t as appealing as expected.
I was climbing the tree
Metaphorically referring to Adam’s communication from a difficult or worn-out communication device (payphone).
When the snake tempted Eve
Assuring someone of a delay or lateness in arrival.
The fruit was overrated anyway
Reiteration of the belief that material wealth isn’t necessary when anticipating divine intervention, yet still preserving material possessions.
And Adam called home
Referencing biblical figures, suggesting Abednego’s role or place in a situation or relationship.
From a beat-up payphone
Assigning Abednego the role of waiting or staying in a place or situation (metaphorically, in the car).
He swore he’s just running a little late
An individual expressing a desire to return to a familiar or comfortable place, indicating homesickness or longing.
Well, we don’t need money, if the good Lord’s coming
Reiteration of the longing to return home.
But I still keep my coins in a jar
Having had enough of certain experiences, such as excessive drinking or indulgence.
“And I’ll be back,” said Shadrach to Meshach
Consuming unconventional or harmful substances (rum, motor oil, mercury) metaphorically, possibly symbolizing unhealthy choices or habits.
“Abednego should wait in the car”
Placing trust or belief in friendship, but the reciprocation is lacking or absent.
He wants to go home
Indifference or lack of concern for others, specifically in relation to the speaker.
He wants to go home
Metaphorically representing the speaker’s experience akin to Eve’s temptation by the snake in the Garden of Eden.
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