Great Big Idol With the Golden Head
The Gories Lyrics
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(Great big idol with the golden head)
Put it on a shelf right above my bed
(Great big idol with the golden head)
Got down on my knees and began to pray
(Great big idol with the golden head)
I said, idol
Tell me Where's my big foot May
The idol's eyes began to wink and blink
(Great big idol with the golden head)
He said, hold on give me time to think
(Great big idol with the golden head)
The lightning flashed and the idol did speak
(Great big idol with the golden head)
He said, your big foot May
She's down at Catfish Creek
Rocking and a-rolling
(Rocking and a-rolling)
Yes, she's rocking and a-rolling
(Rocking and a-rolling)
Rocking and a-rolling
(Rocking and a-rolling)
(Hopping and a-bopping and
A-bumping and a-jumping)
I said goodbye to the idol
Sitting on my shelf
(Oh, gee, what did you see)
Went down to the creek To see for myself
(Oh, gee, what did you see)
I parked my car and I looked around
(Oh, gee, what did you see)
There was a mess of empty beer
Cans laying on the ground
(Oh, gee, what did you see)
I peeked through the door and
My hair turned gray
(Oh, gee, what did you see)
In the middle of the floor
There was big foot May
Rocking and a-rolling
(Rocking and a-rolling)
Yes, rocking and a-rolling
(Rocking and a-rolling)
Rocking and a-rolling
(Rocking and a-rolling)
(Hopping and a-bopping and
A-bumping and a-jumping)
I went back to the house
I was feeling so blue
(Great big idol with The golden head)
I said, tell me, idol what am I gonna do
(Great big idol with the golden head)
He said
I got the answer there's only one way
(Great big idol with the golden head)
You got to learn to do the
Boogie with your big foot May
Rocking and a-rolling
(Rocking and a-rolling)
Yes, rocking and a-rolling
(Rocking and a-rolling)
Rocking and a-rolling
(Rocking and a-rolling)
(Hopping and a-bopping and
A-bumping and a-jumping)
The lyrics of The Gories's song "Great Big Idol With the Golden Head" tell a story of a person who buys an idol with a golden head and places it on a shelf above their bed. They then pray to the idol, asking for information about someone named "Big Foot May." The idol's eyes start to blink and wink, indicating that it is about to provide an answer. As the idol speaks, lightning flashes, and it reveals that Big Foot May is down at Catfish Creek, rocking and rolling. The singer decides to go see for themselves and discovers a chaotic scene at the creek, with empty beer cans scattered around. Inside, they find Big Foot May, presumably engaged in wild and energetic dancing.
Feeling upset, the singer returns home and seeks guidance from the idol. The idol suggests that the singer needs to learn how to "do the boogie" with Big Foot May. The song ends with a repeated chorus of "rocking and rolling" and other lively movements, emphasizing the energy and excitement that the singer seeks to rediscover.
Overall, the lyrics depict a pursuit of excitement and a desire to break away from monotony. The idol symbolizes a source of guidance, initially providing information about Big Foot May and later suggesting that the singer needs to join in on the exhilarating activities associated with Big Foot May.
Line by Line Meaning
Bought myself an idol with a golden head
Acquired a precious object representing worship and success
Put it on a shelf right above my bed
Displayed it prominently, symbolizing its importance in my life
Got down on my knees and began to pray
Engaged in sincere supplication and seeking guidance
I said, idol
Tell me Where's my big foot May
Asked the idol for information about the whereabouts of someone named 'big foot May'
The idol's eyes began to wink and blink
The idol responded subtly and playfully
He said, hold on give me time to think
The idol requested a moment to consider and reflect
The lightning flashed and the idol did speak
An intense moment occurred and the idol communicated
He said, your big foot May
She's down at Catfish Creek
The idol informed that 'big foot May' is located at Catfish Creek
Rocking and a-rolling
Yes, she's rocking and a-rolling
Big foot May is enjoying herself energetically
I said goodbye to the idol
Sitting on my shelf
I bid farewell to the idol I cherished
Went down to the creek To see for myself
I journeyed to the creek to verify the idol's information
I parked my car and I looked around
I arrived and surveyed the surroundings
There was a mess of empty beer
Cans laying on the ground
I observed a clutter of discarded beer cans on the floor
I peeked through the door and
My hair turned gray
As I glanced inside, an alarming sight loomed before me
In the middle of the floor
There was big foot May
Standing prominently in the center was big foot May
I went back to the house
I was feeling so blue
I returned home overwhelmed with sadness
I said, tell me, idol what am I gonna do
Seeking guidance once again, I implored the idol for advice
He said
I got the answer there's only one way
The idol proclaimed to possess the solution through a single course of action
You got to learn to do the
Boogie with your big foot May
The idol advised me to engage in lively dancing with big foot May
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