Grist for the Malady Mill Lyrics

Lyric discussion by NankerPhelge 

Cover art for Grist for the Malady Mill lyrics by mewithoutYou

There's a parallel between Elephant and Casey Jones, as both died as the result of a train wreck in order to save the lives of others.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casey_Jones

"Because Jones stayed on board to slow the train, he no doubt saved the passengers from serious injury and death (Jones himself was the only fatality of the collision)."

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