903
Umpah-Pah by Catalanix Lyrics
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Go across the tracks
Where the viaduct looms, ilke a bird of doom
As it shifts and cracks
Where secrets lie in the border fires, in the humming wires
Hey man, you knowyou′re never coming back
Past the square, past the bridge, past the mills, past the stacks
On a gathering storm comesa tall handsome man
He'll wrap you in his arms, tell you that you′ve been a good boy
He'll rekindle all the dreamsit took you a lifetime to destroy
He'll reach deep into the hole, heal your shrinking soul
Hey buddy, you know you′renever ever coming back
He′s a god, he's a man, he′s a ghost, he's a guru
They′re whispering his namethrough this disappearing land
But hidden in his coatis a red right hand
The beginning of Catalanix's song 903, Umpah-Pah, takes the listener on a walk to the edge of town where there's a railroad crossing and a viaduct that feels ominous, like a "bird of doom", due to the shifting and cracking it produces. The vibrant imagery of the lyrics sets the tone of the song and sets up a sense of unease that carries on throughout the rest of the lyrics. The song then reveals that there are secrets that lie within the border fires and humming wires, almost as if there's some sort of danger lurking nearby. The towering figure of a man in a dusty black coat and a red right hand soon appears and becomes the focus of the song. The overall idea present here is the theme of a deal with the devil as the figure with the red right hand is capable of making all your dreams true, but at a deadly cost. This song tells a story of being drawn into the darkness, to where one realizes that they will never be the same and can never go back.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a little walk to the edge of town
Go to the outskirts of the city for a change of scenery.
Go across the tracks
Cross over to the other side of town, where things may look different.
Where the viaduct looms, ilke a bird of doom
There is a foreboding viaduct that casts a shadow over this area.
As it shifts and cracks
The viaduct seems unstable, which adds to the sense of dread in the area.
Where secrets lie in the border fires, in the humming wires
There are hidden secrets in the sparks of the fire and the electricity of the wires, which adds to the mysterious and dangerous atmosphere.
Hey man, you know you're never coming back
If you enter this area, there is a sense of finality to it; you may not return the same or at all.
Past the square, past the bridge, past the mills, past the stacks
There are various landmarks that one must pass through to reach this area.
On a gathering storm comes a tall handsome man
A man is coming, and the weather is shifting to match the ominous mood.
In a dusty black coat with a red right hand
The man is wearing a dark and dusty outfit, and has a hand that stands out due to its red color.
He'll wrap you in his arms, tell you that you've been a good boy
The man will make you feel safe and praised, even if you haven't truly earned it.
He'll rekindle all the dreams it took you a lifetime to destroy
The man will reignite your hopes and aspirations that you may have given up on.
He'll reach deep into the hole, heal your shrinking soul
The man will delve into the depths of your despair and bring you out of it.
Hey buddy, you know you're never ever coming back
The man's presence guarantees that your life will never be the same again, even if you try to leave.
He's a god, he's a man, he's a ghost, he's a guru
The man is a combination of many different mythical and religious figures, making him all the more awe-inspiring.
They're whispering his name through this disappearing land
People throughout the area speak in hushed tones about this man, adding to his mystique.
But hidden in his coat is a red right hand
Despite his friendly demeanor, there is something dangerous and violent hidden within the man's very being.
Writer(s): Nicholas Edward Cave, Mick Harvey, Thomas Wydler
Contributed by Alexandra M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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