Watermelon Man
Peter-Convent-Band Lyrics
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Smiling through the fence
I wish that watermelon it was mine
Sometimes i think that old folks
Ain't got a lick of sense
When they leave that watermelon on the vine,
Well apples are sweet and peaches are good,
But give me oh give me oh,
How i wish you would,
Some of that watermelon smiling on the vine..
The Peter-Convent-Band's song "Watermelon Man" has quite straightforward lyrics. The singer of the song is admiring a watermelon behind the fence, smiling through the fence, and wishing that it belonged to him. He thinks that the old folks who leave the watermelon on the vine might not have any sense, and he cannot help but admire how much sweeter and juicier a watermelon is compared to apples, peaches, or rabbits. The song's lyrics offer a commentary on the simple pleasures of life, and how some things, like a juicy watermelon, can bring happiness to those who enjoy them.
The song's message is not necessarily profound, but it does speak to the value of simple things in life. By admiring the watermelon, the singer is pointing out that some of the best things in life are often overlooked, and that we should take the time to appreciate them. "Watermelon Man" encourages its listeners to slow down and savor the sweetness of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I See that watermelon
I notice the presence of a watermelon.
Smiling through the fence
The watermelon is visible and can be seen partially through the fence, perhaps the fence is a barrier to the singer acquiring it.
I wish that watermelon it was mine
The singer desires to possess the watermelon for themselves.
Sometimes i think that old folks
It seems that elderly individuals are being considered in this ponderous moment.
Ain't got a lick of sense
The elderly are deemed lacking in wisdom or good judgement in this observation.
When they leave that watermelon on the vine,
The singer believes the elderly make the mistake of leaving the watermelon on the vine when it is ripe and ready for harvest.
Well apples are sweet and peaches are good,
While apples and peaches are delicious, they pale in comparison to the singer's preference.
Rabbits, so very very fine
Rabbit may be a preferred food source, but in this moment, it is not the subject of interest.
But give me oh give me oh,
The singer demands or desires passionately for someone to give them something specific.
How i wish you would,
The lyrics indicate a great longing for receiving that specific thing previously requested.
Some of that watermelon smiling on the vine..
The desired thing is actually the ripe watermelon still growing happily on the vine.
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