DEAD END
Jill O'Hara Lyrics
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Don't walk
Keep out
Red light
Steep cliff
Beware
Mad dog
Warning land mine
High voltage line
Don't make a pass
Keep of the grass
Detour
Wet paint
Hands off
Dead end
Sharp curve
Steep hill
Danger
One-way
Emergency
Exit
Only
Only
Warning markers hidden
Loitering forbitten
All trespassers will be shot
Claude loves Sheila-- he better love her not
Wet paint
Hands off
Keep out
Dead end
Men working
Dead end
No standing
Dead end
No parking
Dead end
No smoking
Dead end
No joking
Dead end
My friend
The lyrics to Jill O'Hara's song Dead End are a list of cautionary phrases and warnings. It is a metaphorical depiction of life as a pathway that is full of obstacles and dangers. The metaphors used in these lyrics refer to physical obstacles such as cliffs, steep hills and sharp curves, as well as social constructs, like landmines, high voltage lines and the danger of falling in love.
Each of these warnings serves as a reminder of the fragility, uncertainty and impermanence of life. The lyrics suggest that we should tread carefully and cautiously, be wary of potential dangers and setbacks, and avoid taking unnecessary risks that could lead to a dead end. The warning "All trespassers will be shot" suggests that there are consequences for ignoring or disregarding the rules.
The repeated use of "Dead end" throughout the song emphasizes the idea that life is finite and that we need to make choices that will lead us down a path to fulfillment and happiness. The song's message is both sobering and uplifting, reminding us to be vigilant and cautious, but also encouraging us to stay focused on our dreams and goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Dead end
There is nowhere else to go.
Don't walk
Walking here is not allowed.
Keep out
Do not enter or stay here.
Red light
Stop, do not proceed.
Steep cliff
There is a very steep drop-off here.
Beware
Be careful and on guard here.
Mad dog
There is a dangerous dog here.
Blind man
A person with a visual impairment is present.
Warning land mine
This area contains hidden explosives.
High voltage line
There is a high-voltage electrical line here.
Don't make a pass
Do not attempt to cross this line.
Keep off the grass
Please stay off of the grass here.
Detour
Take an alternate route.
Wet paint
The paint here is still wet.
Hands off
Do not touch this.
Sharp curve
The road ahead makes a sharp turn.
Steep hill
The incline is very steep here.
Danger
There is a hazardous situation present.
One-way
This is a one-way street.
Emergency
This is for emergency use only.
Exit
This is the way out.
Only
This is the only way to go.
Warning markers hidden
The warning markers are hidden from view.
Loitering forbitten
Standing around with no purpose is not allowed.
All trespassers will be shot
Any unauthorized person who enters here will be shot.
Claude loves Sheila-- he better love her not
This line is a non-sequitur and does not provide any meaningful information.
No parking
Parking is not permitted here.
No smoking
Smoking is not allowed here.
No joking
Do not joke around in this area.
My friend
This line is a conclusion or assertion with no other explanation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GALT MAC DERMOT, JAMES RADO, GEROME RAGNI
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