A Very Special Day
The Grapes Of Wrath Lyrics


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All l that sun
Seems too big to be enjoyed
It's time to pass the buck
Missing hit, double up fit after fit
'till I can catch my breath
And I found
It's a very special day
When we make a magic crown
Make your way
Through a scary shimmer town
It's a very special day
Push alone
Weaving over bridges home
With coffee canterloin
Safe at home
To old sixties sounds we shake
With words out of control
And I found it's a very special day
When we make a magic crown
Make your way
Through a scary shimmer town
It's a very special day
And I found it's a very special day
When we make a magic crown
Make your way
Through a scary shimmer town
It's a very special day
And I found it's a very special day
When we make a magic crown
Make your way
Throught a scary shimmer town
It's a very special day
There again

So all the ties that bound us when
We needed them the most

Overall Meaning

The Grapes of Wrath's song "Very Special Day" describes a day that is out of the ordinary and holds a special significance. The first verse implies a feeling of overwhelm and a need for relief as the sun seems too big to enjoy. The singer is feeling the pressure to pass the buck and seems to be struggling to keep up with some sort of responsibility. However, amidst the chaos, they find that it's a very special day when they make a magic crown and travel through a scary, shimmering town. The second verse describes the journey home, weaving over bridges with a coffee canterloin. The singer feels safe and able to let loose with old sixties sounds, letting their words be out of control. They once again find that it's a very special day when they make a magic crown and travel through the scary, shimmering town.


Overall, the song seems to be about finding joy in the midst of chaos and stress. The magical crown seems to be a symbol of hope or a reminder to find beauty in the world, even when everything else seems to be falling apart. The scary, shimmering town could represent the challenges we face in life that we must overcome in order to find the light on the other side.


Line by Line Meaning

All l that sun
The bright and intense sunlight is overwhelming


Seems too big to be enjoyed
The sunlight is so bright that it seems unpleasant rather than enjoyable


It's time to pass the buck
It's time to pass responsibility or blame for a situation onto someone else


Missing hit, double up fit after fit
Struggling to keep up and having to exert double the effort


'till I can catch my breath
Continuing to put in effort until finally being able to take a breath


And I found
Discovering something important


It's a very special day
Realizing that the day is significant and memorable


When we make a magic crown
When we create something special, unique and valuable


Make your way
Make progress despite challenges and obstacles


Through a scary shimmer town
Despite the fear and uncertainty, navigating our way through difficulty


Push alone
Moving forward even when lacking support or guidance from others


Weaving over bridges home
Navigating through obstacles or challenges to reach the comfort and safety of home


With coffee canterloin
Sharing a warm meal or drink with loved ones


Safe at home
Feeling secure and protected in the refuge of home


To old sixties sounds we shake
Listening and dancing along to music from the 1960s


With words out of control
Speaking passionately and freely, without restraint or hesitation


There again
Returning to a familiar place or situation


So all the ties that bound us when
Reflecting on the connections and relationships that supported us in the past


We needed them the most
Recognizing the importance of these relationships during times of hardship or struggle




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@fernandosaenz6842

Iain, I too saw these guys in exactly 1987. My freshman year at VCU in Richmond, VA. The show was at ROCKITZ and I think my buddies and I were the only people there. One of the highlights of my college career for sure. Great show, great energy and a great time.

@iainsimpson5658

I saw these guys play the Cameo Theater in San Antonio back in, I think it was 1987 or so. There was hardly anyone there, San Antonio being--at least at that time--a crap town for any sort of good music. (Hair bands and cock rock were all the thing.) Anyway, a lot of folks missed out because they put on a great show. Treehouse is a genuine pop gem from that time. I still have my vinyl of it, and it still gets played.

@davelash8699

The eyelashes on the Lama

@tropicwave1

A Very Special Day
The Grapes of Wrath
Album: Treehouse

All that sun
Seems too bad to be enjoyed
It's time to pass the buck

Missing hit, double up fit after fit
'till I can catch my breath

And I found
It's a very special day
When we make a magic crown
Make your way
Through a scary shimmer town
It's a very special day

Push alone
Weaving over bridges home
With cause we can't avoid
Safe at home
To old go for three we shake
With words out of control

And I found it's a very special day
When we make a magic crown
Make your way
Through a scary shimmer town
It's a very special day

And I found it's a very special day
When we make a magic crown
Make your way
Through a scary shimmer town
It's a very special day

And I found it's a very special day
When we make a magic crown
Make your way
Through a scary shimmer town
It's a very special day

There again
Saw the ties that bound us when
We needed them the most


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@therealgoldentooth9741

no dogs were harmed in the making of this...

@goldentoothy168

or kitty cats :)

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