| Jethro Tull – Life Is A Long Song Lyrics | 6 years ago |
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The song is about Ian's father passing The song is from his father's point of view, and tells Ian to look on the bright side of life ("If you wait then your plate I will fill", "We will meet in the sweet light of dawn") despite life's struggle ("don't you squeal as the heel Grinds you under the wheels") because life is too short ("But the tune ends too soon for us all"). |
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| Jethro Tull – Dr. Bogenbroom Lyrics | 6 years ago |
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The song is about the transition from this life to the next, similar to "Two Fingers" and "Slipstream". According to Nollen, Ian's father was critically ill at the time. Nollen, Scott Allen (2001). Jethro Tull: a history of the band, 1968–2001 A "bogen" or "bauchen" is is a type of domestic hobgoblin in Scottish folklore. It is often mischievous and sometimes dangerous, but is also very helpful when the need arises."https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bauchan "Broom" is paired with "Doctor" like "Nursie" is paired with "brushing away the pain". Maybe the medical professionals are being liken to a clean up crew at the end of life. The "bus" is a vehicle for transitioning to the next life, like a boat crossing the River Styx. The other "passengers" being folks that are also making the transition. |
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