Lukeen Ote Mah Weendo
Billy Sprague Lyrics
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(Lukeen ote mah weendo)
Sun Goin' down I'm another day older
(Lukeen ote mah weendo)
Down the street there's a cat without claws
(Lukeen ote mah weendo)
Can't climb a tree to get away from the dogs
(Lukeen ote mah weendo)
Too many people got so little hope
Too small a voice or they got no vote
And they can't climb a tree to get away
from the dogs
(Lukeen ote mah weendo)
No they can't climb a tree to get away
from the dogs.
Lukeen ote, lukeen ote, lukeen ote mah weendo
Lukeen ote, lukeen ote, lukeen ote mah weendo
Silver Moon peekin' over my shoulder
(Lukeen ote mah weendo)
Sun Goin' down I'm another day older
(Lukeen ote mah weendo)
Jack's leaving Jill guess he had enough of her
(Lukeen ote mah weendo)
Or Jill's makin' room for a brand new lover
(Lukeen ote mah weendo)
Too many lovers got so little faith
(oh ma ma hey yo)
Nobody's willin' not to walk away
(oh ma ma ma ma, hey)
Jack's leavin' Jill guess he had enough of her
(Lukeen ote mah weendo)
Or Jill's makin' room for a brand new lover
Lukeen ote, lukeen ote, lukeen ote mah weendo
Lukeen ote, lukeen ote, lukeen ote mah weendo
[cat meows, dog barks, kids playing, siren sounds,
baby crying, men delivering speeches, helicopter,
taunting kids, kid saying "Who's a great big sissy?"]
Bobby hit Joe because he broke the rules
(Lukeen ote mah weendo)
Teacher hit Bobby now they're all gonna sue
(Lukeen ote mah weendo)
We got a rocket they got a bomb
(Lukeen ote mah weendo)
And a treaty between us and kingdom come
Too many lawyers so little love
(oh ma ma hey yo)
Everybody's good at push and shove
(oh ma ma ma ma, hey)
We got a rocket they got a bomb
(Lukeen ote mah weendo)
And a treaty between us...
(Our Father who art in heaven... )
Thy kingdom come
( ...Hallowed be thy name)
(Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done)
(On earth as it is in heaven)
Jesus died for the sinners of the world
And the hurt in the heart
of every boy and girl
Jesus died for the sinners of the world
And the hurt in the heart
of every boy and girl
Lukeen ote, lukeen ote, lukeen ote mah weendo
Lukeen ote, lukeen ote, lukeen ote mah weendo
I see the silver moon looking over my shoulder, yeah
I see the sun go down and I'm another day older
I see there's so little hope and too little faith,
and not enough love to go around,
it's got to go around
Yeah, I'm looking, looking, "Lukeen ote mah weendow"
In Billy Sprague's song "Lukeen Ote Mah Weendo," the singer sings about his observations of the world around him. He notes the silver moon peeking over his shoulder as the sun goes down and he gets another day older. He then describes a cat without claws who cannot climb a tree to get away from dogs, which he uses as a metaphor for people who feel helpless and trapped. He notes that too many people have so little hope, a small voice or no vote, and they cannot escape difficult situations.
The song then shifts to a discussion of relationships, as Jack is leaving Jill and nobody is willing to stick around. The singer uses the meows of a cat, barks of a dog, and sounds of busy city life to build a sense of chaos and confusion. He observes the conflict between Bobby and Joe, and notes that too many lawyers and not enough love add to the tensions. Ultimately, the singer acknowledges that Jesus died for the sinners of the world and for the hurt in the heart of every person.
Overall, "Lukeen Ote Mah Weendo" is a thoughtful reflection on the complexities and difficulties of modern life. The lyrics touch on themes of helplessness, conflict, and lack of hope, but also suggest that there is a way forward through faith and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Silver Moon peekin' over my shoulder
I am aware of the presence of the moon shining over my surroundings.
Sun Goin' down I'm another day older
As the sun sets, another day passes, and I age accordingly.
Down the street there's a cat without claws
In the nearby vicinity, there is a feline creature who is lacking its critical offensive weaponry.
Can't climb a tree to get away from the dogs
The cat is unable to escape from potential threats via climbing trees like it typically would.
Too many people got so little hope
A vast number of individuals lack confidence or optimism.
Too small a voice or they got no vote
Many do not have a loud enough voice to make their opinions heard, or they lack the right to vote altogether.
And they can't climb a tree to get away from the dogs
For those who are vulnerable, it may seem like there are no means of protection from those who may cause them harm.
No they can't climb a tree to get away from the dogs.
The aforementioned individuals are truly unable to escape from those who seek to harm them.
Jack's leaving Jill guess he had enough of her
Jack has decided to end his relationship with Jill, possibly due to their issues.
Or Jill's makin' room for a brand new lover
Alternatively, Jill could be letting Jack go to allow another love interest into her life.
Too many lovers got so little faith
Many individuals who are romantically involved have little trust or hope.
Nobody's willin' not to walk away
In relationships, it seems that no one is willing to stay and work through their issues, preferring instead to leave and start anew.
Bobby hit Joe because he broke the rules
A child named Bobby struck Joe due to his violation of some regulation.
Teacher hit Bobby now they're all gonna sue
The teacher physically sotor Bobby, which may result in a lawsuit.
We got a rocket they got a bomb
Certain nations possess rockets, while others have bombs as their primary weapon.
And a treaty between us and kingdom come
Despite potential conflicts, we still strive to make peace with other nations.
Too many lawyers so little love
There are an abundance of legal professionals, but a severe lack of love in the world.
Everybody's good at push and shove
Seemingly everyone is capable of being aggressive and competitive with one another.
And a treaty between us...
Despite past issues, nations have entered into agreements to maintain peace amongst themselves.
Our Father who art in heaven... Thy kingdom come...
Quoting a section of a common Christian prayer expressing the desire for God's will and power to be present in the world.
Jesus died for the sinners of the world
And the hurt in the heart
of every boy and girl
Referencing Jesus's atonement for humanity's sins, as well as the pain that resonates within all children.
I see the silver moon looking over my shoulder, yeah
The artist observes the moon's radiance in their vicinity.
I see the sun go down and I'm another day older
The sunset represents the passing of time and aging of the singer.
I see there's so little hope and too little faith,
and not enough love to go around,
it's got to go around
The artist acknowledges a lack of hope, faith, and love in the world and encourages the distribution of love to all individuals.
Yeah, I'm looking, looking, "Lukeen ote mah weendow"
Repeating the song title, emphasizing the desire to look outside.
Contributed by Logan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.