Caledonia
Gourds The Lyrics
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A little dance
A little seltzer down yer pants
Lump o gold the size of yer head
Happy day in a boat
Trade a heffer for a goat
Caledonia where the hell you been
Dear friend rub my back
'tis no cadence that I lack
Rise in humor and or laughter
May a basoon full of camphor
Blow yer britches down today
Blow yer britches down today
Caledonia where the hell you been
Step lively with caprice
Through the heavy chested spread
May the purple painted thief
Dance on the harpsichord instead
Let mine eye state it bluntly
No such stuff was in my thoughts
Caledonia where the hell you been
The song "Caledonia" by Gourds The is a lighthearted and nonsensical tune that seems to be strung together with a series of random phrases and rhyming couplets. The first stanza of the song speaks of a little song, a little dance, and a little seltzer down one's pants. This could represent the idea of letting loose, having fun, and not taking oneself too seriously. The lump of gold, bramble in the bed, and the trade of a heifer for a goat all seem to be similarly absurd and unlikely scenarios.
The chorus of the song asks "Caledonia, where the hell you been?" This could potentially be referential to the Latin phrase "Quo Vadis?" which translates to "Where are you going?" The reference to rubbing one's back and rising with humor and laughter is also indicative of a relaxed and carefree state. The line about the bassoon full of camphor could be seen as a metaphorical reference to clearing one's head and enjoying the moment.
The final stanza of the song seems to reference a theft and implies that the singer is innocent. This could be interpreted in a few ways - perhaps it is a social commentary on the idea that those in power often get away with crimes. Alternatively, it could simply be a continuation of the rambling and nonsensical lyrical style. Overall, the song seems to be a fun and whimsical exploration of language and sound, with little emphasis on meaning or narrative.
Line by Line Meaning
A little song
Let's sing a song!
A little dance
Let's dance along with the song!
A little seltzer down yer pants
Let's have some fun and play pranks, like squirting seltzer down someone's pants!
Lump o gold the size of yer head
How amazing it would be to have a lump of gold the size of a head!
A little bramble in yer bed
Let's put some thorny bushes in someone's bed for a good laugh!
Happy day in a boat
The joy one experiences being out at sea, in a boat under the bright sunlight!
Trade a heffer for a goat
It's time for a trade! How about swapping a heifer for a goat?
Caledonia where the hell you been
Oh Caledonia, where have you been all this while?
Dear friend rub my back
Oh my dear friend, please give me a back rub to ease my pain!
'tis no cadence that I lack
I don't lack rhythm - I can keep up with the song!
Rise in humor and or laughter
Let's all rise in joy, humor and laughter!
May a basoon full of camphor
Let's hope we come up with something unique and creative, like a bassoon filled with camphor!
Blow yer britches down today
A cheeky request to let out a strong fart, aimed to make others laugh!
Caledonia where the hell you been
Seriously though, where have you been Caledonia?
Step lively with caprice
Let's dance in a lively and whimsical style!
Through the heavy chested spread
Dance and spread joy through every corner of this world!
May the purple painted thief
Wishing for an adventurous and fun-filled day, even if it means being robbed by a colorful thief!
Dance on the harpsichord instead
Let's change our tune and do something out of the ordinary, like dancing on a harpsichord!
Let mine eye state it bluntly
Speaking honestly, without mincing words or sugarcoating!
No such stuff was in my thoughts
I never even thought of such things - it's all pure imagination!
Caledonia where the hell you been
Seriously, Caledonia, where have you been hiding all this while?
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