666
Sugar Candy Mountain Lyrics

The lyrics of Sugar Candy Mountain's song "666" seem to reference various elements of Southern culture and history, including Dixieland music and Civil War battles. The song is narrated from the perspective of someone who is familiar with these cultural markers, and who is able to connect them all to the idea of the devil or Satan. The opening lines of the song introduce a character named Dan Moe, who is described as the "Dixie devil of my heart." The imagery of cotton and corn suggests a rural, agricultural setting, while the phrase "get a real good start" implies productivity and success. However, the use of the devil figure subverts this idyllic image, placing it within a darker, more sinister context.

The following verses similarly juxtapose elements of Southern history with a sense of moral corruption or decay. The reference to "talk slayers in the hall" suggests a setting of political or social conflict, while the image of the Delta queen needing a "spit shine" and having "tangles" in her hair implies neglect and disrepair. The final verses of the song shift to a more ambiguous setting, referencing Look-Out Mountain and a war seen on television. Although these references suggest specific historical events and locations, they are presented in a detached manner that underscores the sense of futility and despair. The repeated refrain of "six six six" further emphasizes this sense of foreboding, connecting all of these disparate elements to the idea of evil or the devil.