Barangrill Lyrics

Lyric discussion by deaconb 

Cover art for Barangrill lyrics by Joni Mitchell

Zombie refers to a cocktail that's been around since the 1930s. It has three different kinds of rum. I'm told it tastes something like a Long Island iced tea, which itself has a reputation for turning people brainless.

The three waitresses are wearing their priestly raiment as they lead their congregation in the worship of the well-lubricated throat, and the mirrors, etc., of the lounge are as important to that service as the icons of the catholic church are to mass. Don't forget, wine is part of the Eucharist.

Nat King Cole was Natalie''s father. While he was genial host of a variety show in the late 50s or early 60sm he was already well known before that,and if you didn't own his top-selling Christmas LP, you heard it when you shopped at the hardware store to buy a chip-and-dip set as a present. Nat wasn't threatening, and even the klansmen said thet boy shore kin sing.

Court & Spark and Miles of Aisles are wonderful and Blue is holy, but after 40 years, For The Roses is becoming my favorite album, not just for this song and Judgement of the Moon and Stars, but for all the cuts. Anyone who thinks this album mediocre simply hasn't marinated enough years in that crazy you get from too much choice.