This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
It was Cinco de Mayo
Pillow case on his head
No more breathing time
An ambulance sped
It sped 'round every corner
Calling out his name
Shot a rabbit from the back seat window
Sat and watched the summer corn grow
Ate ice cream in a desert dream
And got lost in father singing
Too hot inside, too hot outside
Lazy days when I said just go for a run
We'll sail on Spirit Lake,
Me, my pappy, and his lemonade
Tim and Tina were my parents' names
They got engaged they were inflamed
Seduced by the lie of butterflies
How they shimmered how they glimmered
Those butterflies
We seven kids, we almost died
Nearly put to death
By lightning strikes
Instead there was hot pink
Flashes in the sky
We climbed the rocks in snow 'n' rain
In search of magic powers
To heal our mother's pain
Shot a rabbit from the back seat window
Sat and watched the summer corn grow
Ate ice cream in a desert dream
And got lost in father singing
Too hot inside, too hot outside
Lazy days when I said just go for a run
We'll sail on Spirit Lake,
Me, my pappy, and his lemonade
Pillow case on his head
No more breathing time
An ambulance sped
It sped 'round every corner
Calling out his name
Shot a rabbit from the back seat window
Sat and watched the summer corn grow
Ate ice cream in a desert dream
And got lost in father singing
Too hot inside, too hot outside
Lazy days when I said just go for a run
We'll sail on Spirit Lake,
Me, my pappy, and his lemonade
Tim and Tina were my parents' names
They got engaged they were inflamed
Seduced by the lie of butterflies
How they shimmered how they glimmered
Those butterflies
We seven kids, we almost died
Nearly put to death
By lightning strikes
Instead there was hot pink
Flashes in the sky
We climbed the rocks in snow 'n' rain
In search of magic powers
To heal our mother's pain
Shot a rabbit from the back seat window
Sat and watched the summer corn grow
Ate ice cream in a desert dream
And got lost in father singing
Too hot inside, too hot outside
Lazy days when I said just go for a run
We'll sail on Spirit Lake,
Me, my pappy, and his lemonade
Lyrics submitted by mexicanpony, edited by SamiNova
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It was Cinco de Mayo Pillow case on his head No more breathing time An ambulance sped Sped 'round ever corner Calling out his name
They split on the 5th of May (Cinco De Mayo) The father felt suffocated in the relationship The pillow case is metaphoric of the dreams he sacrificed. An ambulance represents urgency and crisis. Possibly the move calling his name and begging him to stay.
Shot a rabbit from the back seat window Sat and watched the summer corn grow Ate ice cream in a desert dream And got lost in father's singing Too hot inside Too hot outside Lazy days when I said let's go for a ride We'd sail on Spirit Lake Me, my pappy, and his serenade
This is all reminiscent of things things done with the father. Basically what would be missed.
Tim and Tina were my parents' names They got engaged They were inflamed Seduced by the light of butterflies How they shimmer, how they glimmer Those butterflies
This is fairly straight forward; telling the story of the parents; they fell for lust and the light of their flame. But, that turned into a lie.
We seven kids We almost died Nearly put to death By lightening strikes Instead there was hot, pink Flashes in the sky We climbed the rocks, in snow and rain In search of magic powers To heal our mother's pain
The kids felt responsible which is common with divorce. Lightening strikes represent possible violence and turmoil. Hot pink flashes in the sky can be symbolic of the sun rise, a new beginning. They climbed a metaphoric mountain trying to heal the pain their mother was going through.
Well that's my take on things :)
I couldn't agree more, I think you nailed it here. :)