Sunken Union Boat Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Camras 

Cover art for Sunken Union Boat lyrics by John Vanderslice

John Vanderslice has such a beautiful way with words. Phrases like "coffee black Suwanee river" are simply lovely.

Listening to this song gives me a potent sense of nostalgia. But, "It's a trick of the mind"? Could this be an anti-nostalgia nostalgia song?