Coffee With Pele
Bars of Gold Lyrics
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Running, running, running, running,
Coming like ? holidays sisters
To the own true sons
And we kept all promises
We could keep
Bought a house
In the suburbs without ? swings
There were twisters and tornadoes going on
? young, young, young, young soldiers
Young, young soldiers
I got ?
I got ?
I got ? at night
And under bed woke up
Serpents and cobras
Under bed woke up
Serpents and cobras
Under bed woke up
Serpents and cobras
Howling like wolves
Pulling all the place down
Howling like wolves
Howling like wolves
Pulling all the place down
Howling like wolves
She's got a home on the alley round the corner
Kansas city and in the streets on the alleys
Pulling all the place down
Howling like wolves
Pulling all the place down
Howling like wolves
Howling like wolves
Pulling all the place down
Howling like wolves
The lyrics to Bars of Gold's song "Coffee With Pele" are quite ambiguous and open to interpretation, but there are a few things that can be gleaned from them. The song opens with the line "I woke up like a cannonball," which sets a tone of urgency and energy. The repetition of the phrase "running, running, running, running" creates a sense of motion and purpose. The next few lines mention "holidays sisters" and "own true sons," which could be a reference to family or community. The idea of keeping promises and buying a house in the suburbs suggests stability and security.
However, the mood of the song takes a darker turn with the mention of "twisters and tornadoes" and "young soldiers." The lines "I got? / I got? / I got? at night" could refer to nightmares or anxieties. This is reinforced by the imagery of serpents and cobras waking up under the bed, which creates a sense of danger and fear. The repetition of "howling like wolves / pulling all the place down" adds to the sense of chaos and destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up like a cannonball
I woke up with a powerful, explosive energy
Running, running, running, running,
I am moving quickly and urgently
Coming like? holidays sisters
I am approaching like a joyous celebration with my loved ones
To the own true sons
To those who are loyal and deserving of my devotion
And we kept all promises
We fulfilled all of our commitments and obligations
We could keep
To the best of our abilities and resources
Bought a house
We acquired a permanent dwelling
In the suburbs without? swings
In a peaceful, safe, and predictable environment
There were twisters and tornadoes going on
There were unpredictable and chaotic events happening around us
? young, young, young, young soldiers
Numerous young men who are ready to fight and defend their country
Young, young soldiers
Immature and inexperienced soldiers
I got?
I received something valuable or important
I got?
I received something valuable or important
I got? at night
I received something valuable or important during the night
And under bed woke up
I suddenly awoke and became aware of something beneath my bed
Serpents and cobras
Dangerous and venomous creatures
Under bed woke up
I suddenly became aware of something underneath my bed
Serpents and cobras
Dangerous and venomous creatures
Under bed woke up
I suddenly became aware of something underneath my bed
Serpents and cobras
Dangerous and venomous creatures
Howling like wolves
Making loud and unsettling noises like wild animals
Pulling all the place down
Destroying everything in sight and causing chaos
She's got a home on the alley round the corner
There is someone who possesses a house in a nearby alley or street
Kansas city and in the streets on the alleys
Similar homes or properties exist in other locations
Pulling all the place down
Destroying everything in sight and causing chaos
Howling like wolves
Making loud and unsettling noises like wild animals
Pulling all the place down
Destroying everything in sight and causing chaos
Howling like wolves
Making loud and unsettling noises like wild animals
Contributed by Stella G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.