Lord Almighty
Agony Column Lyrics

In The Deep Dark South
The singer is describing the setting where his story takes place.

I Had A Fried Southern Dream
The singer once had aspirations of living in the South, but they were distorted and idealized.

I Was A Freebird Flyin'
The singer felt liberated and free like a bird.

With My Mississippi Queen
The artist had a partner from Mississippi that he held in high regard.

I Had Guns And Bullets And A Rebel Flag
The artist possessed symbols of rebellion and violence associated with the South.

And The Needle And The Spoon In My Mojo Bag
The singer carried drugs and paraphernalia with him as part of a superstitious ritual.

There Was Big Bad Bubba
The singer encountered an intimidating and imposing figure named Bubba.

Screamin Hey Get Drunk And Fight Me
Bubba was goading the artist to engage in a drunken brawl.

An' I Woke Up In New York In A Cold Cold Sweat
The artist was startled awake and experienced fear and anxiety.

Screamin Jesus Lord Almighty
The artist exclaimed a religious expression of shock and disbelief.

Born On A Mountain
The singer is describing his origins and upbringing.

Raised In A Cave
The artist grew up in an isolated and sheltered environment.

Got The Pedal To The Metal
The singer is driving at high speed and with reckless abandon.

One Foot In The Grave
The singer feels like he is close to death or danger.

Struck By Lightnin' In The Hot Summer Night
The singer had a sudden and dramatic electrifying experience.

And My Soul Was Branded By The Holy Light
The artist had a transformative and possibly religious experience.

There Was Big Beelzebubba
The artist encountered a demonic and evil figure named Beelzebubba.

The Devil Was A Dope Man
The singer is depicting the devil as a drug dealer.

From Outerspace
The singer is describing the devil as coming from another planet or dimension.

Bustin' Caps On My Posse
The devil is violently attacking the artist's group of friends.

All Over The Place
The devil's attack is widespread and chaotic.

I Screamed And I Hollered
The artist was frightened and vocalized his fear.

Then I Tried To Run
The singer attempted to escape from the devil's attack.

Shot My Skinny White Ass
The devil shot the artist, who is white and possibly frail.

With His Boogie Gun
The devil is using a weapon with a funky or rhythmical quality to it.

A Bright White Light
The singer is witnessing a blinding and intense light.

Blinded All Our Eyes
The light caused temporary blindness in the singer and his friends.

As The Angel Of Def
The artist is describing an angel who is possibly the embodiment of defense or defiance.

Exploded From The Sky
The angel appeared suddenly and with great force.

He Was A Bad Mutha Fucka
The singer is declaring that the angel was powerful and intimidating.

You Could Hear The Sound
The singer is describing the loud and impressive sound of the angel's arrival.

Of The Judgement Hammer
The angel is wielding a weapon of justice and punishment.

As He Swung It Down
The angel made an aggressive and impactful attack.

You Could Smell The Devil Burnin'
The artist is describing the aftermath of the angel's attack, including the smell of burning flesh.

Like A Piece Of Toast
The singer is comparing the devil's burning to the charring of bread.

In The Righteous Red Rays
The artist is describing the angel's rays of light as being holy and just.

Of The Holy Ghost
The singer is invoking the spirit of God to aid in his story.