In Justspring
Julia Hülsmann Trio with Rebekka Bakken Lyrics
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spring when the world is mud-
luscious the litttle
lame balloonman
whistles far and wee
and eddieandbil come
piracies and it's
spring
when the world is puddle-wonderful
the queer
old balloonman whistles
far and wee
and bettyandisbel come dancing
from hop-scotch and jump-rope and
it's
spring
and
the
goat-footed
balloonMan whistles
far
and
wee
The song "In Justspring" by Julia Hülsmann Trio with Rebekka Bakken is a creative adaptation of the poem "In Just-spring" by E.E. Cummings. The lyrics are a playful and imaginative representation of the arrival of spring, with its muddy world, puddle-wonderful moments, and the arrival of the balloonman whistling far and wee. The song uses these whimsical images to create a feeling of joy and anticipation that accompanies the change of seasons.
The lyrics also hint at a sense of community and camaraderie that comes with the arrival of spring. The references to Eddieandbil, bettyandisbel, and the goat-footed balloonman create a sense of familiarity, as if these characters are known to the singers and the listeners. The imagery of marbles, piracies, hop-scotch, and jump-rope also takes us back to a simpler time, evoking childhood memories of outdoor play and carefree moments.
Overall, "In Justspring" is a delightful song filled with playful imagery and a sense of joy and companionship. The lyrics remind us of the beauty of nature and the sense of wonder that comes with the changing seasons.
Line by Line Meaning
In Just-spring
During the season of spring
when the world is mud-luscious the litttle lame balloonman
The balloon man, despite his lameness, whistles joyfully during spring when the muddy world is full of life and growth
whistles far and wee
The balloon man's joyful tunes are heard far and wide
and eddieandbil come running from marbles and piracies and it's spring
Children, Eddie and Bill, come running during spring from their games of marbles and pirate roleplaying
when the world is puddle-wonderful
During spring, the world is full of wonderful puddles
the queer old balloonman whistles far and wee
The balloon man continues to whistle joyfully, and his tunes are heard far and wide
and bettyandisbel come dancing from hop-scotch and jump-rope and it's spring
Girls, Betty and Isabel, come dancing from playing hop-scotch and jump-rope during spring
and the goat-footed balloonMan whistles far and wee
Even the mythical goat-footed balloon man joins in the joyful whistling during spring
Contributed by Micah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.