Focusing primarily on instrumental composition and playing, Kottke also sings sporadically, in an unconventional yet expressive baritone described by himself as sounding like "geese farts on a muggy day".[1] In concert, Kottke intersperses humorous and often bizarre monologues with vocal and instrumental selections from throughout his career, played solo on 6- and 12-string guitars.
Big Mob On The Hill
Leo Kottke Lyrics
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There's a big mob on the hill
They're burying someone at Forest Lawn
Novenas unnaturally still
They're burying someone at Forest Lawn
There's a big mob on the hill
Concrete sheriffs, smiling, sighing, asroturf
Benzodiazepine, Xanax and gin
Somebody's feeling no pain
Umbrellas, bumbershoots, polaroid shades
There's a big mob in the rain
Umbrellas, bumbershoots, polaroid shades
Somebody's feeling no pain
Turn back, the ocean is occupied
Leave your feet at the gate
Go home the sun's been amortized
They buried someone at Forest Lawn
There's was a mob on the
There's was a mob on the
There's was a mob on the hill
Leo Kottke's song "Big Mob On The Hill" is a haunting, captivating track that paints a vivid picture of a funeral ceremony taking place at Forest Lawn. The first set of lyrics sets the stage for the scene, with the funeral procession drawing a big crowd to the hill. The second set of lyrics is where things get eerie and surreal, describing the strange ambiance of the ceremony. Novenas, usually a nine-day prayer, are unnaturally still, and sheriffs made of concrete are smiling and sighing. The next line is a reference to benzodiazepine, Xanax, and gin, which can all be used as sedatives, hinting at a character who feels no pain. The last set of lyrics sees the scene come to a close, urging the listener to turn back as the ocean is occupied, leaving one's feet at the gate and going home because the sun has been amortized.
Line by Line Meaning
They're burying someone at Forest Lawn
A burial ceremony is taking place at Forest Lawn.
There's a big mob on the hill
There's a large group of people gathered on the nearby hill.
Novenas unnaturally still
The religious ceremony is eerily quiet.
Concrete sheriffs, smiling, sighing, astroturf
The officials seem fake and out-of-place at the burial site.
Benzodiazepine, Xanax and gin
The use of drugs and alcohol is present at the ceremony.
Somebody's feeling no pain
The drugs and alcohol have likely numbed someone's emotional pain.
Umbrellas, bumbershoots, polaroid shades
People are using various items to shelter themselves from the rain.
There's a big mob in the rain
There is a large group of people enduring the rainy weather.
Turn back, the ocean is occupied
The surrounding area is busy and it would be best to avoid it.
Leave your feet at the gate
Remove your shoes before entering the burial site.
Go home the sun's been amortized
The end of the day has arrived and it's time to go home.
There's was a mob on the hill
There was a large group of people gathered on the nearby hill during the burial ceremony.
There's was a mob on the
The sentiment from the previous line is being repeated.
There's was a mob on the hill
The burial ceremony witnessed a large group of people gathered on the nearby hill.
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Written by: LEO KOTTKE
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