this is such a great song! the best lines are probably "spent enough time with the living/to know the living don't spend nothing on me" the song is just so catchy!
i saw josh perform this song and the live recording made me love it even more..the way he shouts out "meet me in the big red sea" is just amazing and unforgettable!
I was the one who posted these lyrics, but I gotta say I'm not sure on some of the lines. No matter how many times I listen to them, I can't tell what he's saying. The lines in question:
I was the one who posted these lyrics, but I gotta say I'm not sure on some of the lines. No matter how many times I listen to them, I can't tell what he's saying. The lines in question:
"Florin's hanging under the window" (is Florin a name, or am I just hearing this wrong?)
"Florin's hanging under the window" (is Florin a name, or am I just hearing this wrong?)
"Daddy sang in" or "Daddy's hanging" in the second line (probably the second one is right)
"Daddy sang in" or "Daddy's hanging" in the second line (probably the second one is right)
"So leave your wine and soul in a mansion" (not certain about these words, plus they don't entirely make sense)
"So leave your wine and soul in a mansion" (not certain about these words, plus they don't entirely make sense)
"Oh,...
"Oh, piece no mush American taint" (I doubt these nonsensical words are right, but that's what it sounds like)
"Doesn't make you a man, Jane" (again, it's unclear what he's saying)
"Siccin' purple shales on the altar" (another line of nonsense that is impossible to transcribe)
this is such a great song! the best lines are probably "spent enough time with the living/to know the living don't spend nothing on me" the song is just so catchy! i saw josh perform this song and the live recording made me love it even more..the way he shouts out "meet me in the big red sea" is just amazing and unforgettable!
I was the one who posted these lyrics, but I gotta say I'm not sure on some of the lines. No matter how many times I listen to them, I can't tell what he's saying. The lines in question:
I was the one who posted these lyrics, but I gotta say I'm not sure on some of the lines. No matter how many times I listen to them, I can't tell what he's saying. The lines in question:
"Florin's hanging under the window" (is Florin a name, or am I just hearing this wrong?)
"Florin's hanging under the window" (is Florin a name, or am I just hearing this wrong?)
"Daddy sang in" or "Daddy's hanging" in the second line (probably the second one is right)
"Daddy sang in" or "Daddy's hanging" in the second line (probably the second one is right)
"So leave your wine and soul in a mansion" (not certain about these words, plus they don't entirely make sense)
"So leave your wine and soul in a mansion" (not certain about these words, plus they don't entirely make sense)
"Oh,...
"Oh, piece no mush American taint" (I doubt these nonsensical words are right, but that's what it sounds like)
"Doesn't make you a man, Jane" (again, it's unclear what he's saying)
"Siccin' purple shales on the altar" (another line of nonsense that is impossible to transcribe)
"Florence hangin' under that willow."
"Florence hangin' under that willow."
"Daddy's hangin' from those beams."
"Daddy's hangin' from those beams."
Not sure about this one, but "So, if you wind up..." I think it might be "sold and not mentioned" or something and "dimension/dementia"
Not sure about this one, but "So, if you wind up..." I think it might be "sold and not mentioned" or something and "dimension/dementia"
"A beast no missionary can tame."
"A beast no missionary can tame."
"Doesn't make you an angel" maybe.
"Doesn't make you an angel" maybe.
I thought the last bit was maybe "Sleeping purple chairs on the alter." but it doesn't seem to make much sense.
I thought the last bit was maybe "Sleeping purple chairs on the alter." but it doesn't seem to make much sense.