Thank You for the Violets
Jonathan Something Lyrics
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With my tongue zip tied
Who could dare undo it?
Heaven knows I’ve tried
Making my way up top the mountain
Halfway I almost turned back down
If it weren’t for the passion of the party
Surely I’d have turned around
Bought an apple fritter
With a credit card
I thought it was delicious
Though, a little hard
I’d say it sat out for an hour
No more than one hour or two
I ate half the fritter
And then I gave the rest to you
And you just smiled like you do
Saw the necromancer
In his garden clothes
He was in the flowers
Near the indigos
I asked him, “Can you speak to Elvis?”
He told me that “The King, he was not dead”
And he spoke low, “If you’re ere to see him
Please thank him for the violets
Please thank him for the violets”
Thanking you for the violets
Thanking you for the violets
The lyrics of Jonathan Something's song "Thank You for the Violets" tell a poetic and mysterious narrative that is open to interpretation. In the first paragraph, the singer reflects on being in Massachusetts with their tongue feeling restrained, as if unable to speak freely. Despite their efforts to overcome this constraint, they feel a sense of struggle and contemplation, almost turning back while climbing a metaphorical mountain. The mention of the party's passion hints at a motivating force that encourages them to continue forward, pushing past obstacles.
In the second paragraph, there is a shift in the setting as the singer buys an apple fritter with a credit card. The description of the fritter being delicious yet slightly hard suggests a mix of pleasure and challenge. The act of sharing half of the fritter with someone else, who responds with a smile, symbolizes a gesture of kindness and connection. This moment highlights the theme of sharing experiences and finding joy in small gestures of generosity.
The third paragraph introduces a mystical element with the appearance of a necromancer in his garden attire among the flowers, specifically near the indigos. The singer's inquiry about Elvis and the necromancer's response that "The King, he was not dead" add an intriguing layer of supernatural interaction. The request to thank Elvis for the violets brings a sense of gratitude and reverence for unseen influences and connections beyond the physical realm, implying a sense of cosmic harmony and appreciation for the beauty in the world.
The repetition of the phrase "Thanking you for the violets" at the end of the lyrics serves as a poignant conclusion, emphasizing the act of gratitude towards both the mysterious forces represented by violets and the people who bring beauty and positivity into our lives. The violets symbolize a gift or token of appreciation, and by expressing thanks, the singer acknowledges the interconnectedness of experiences and the importance of showing gratitude for the unexpected blessings and moments of wonder that enrich our journey. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of introspection, wonder, and gratitude for the mysteries and connections that shape our experiences.
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Written by: Jonathan Searles
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