Uncle Sam's Blues
oran Lyrics
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South saturn delta
The stars that play with laughing sam's dice
The stars up above that play with laughing sam's dice
They make us feel the world was made for us
The zodiac glass that bleams come through the skies
It will happen soon, for you
Yeah
Thank you very much
Thank you very much
And now we would like to bring to you our wide lonely freindly neighborhood
Experience me
Right now listen
The milky way express is loaded, all aboard
I promise each and every one fo you you won't be bored
What i'm really concerned about
Is my grand-new pair of butterfly roller skates
Thank you, thank you
No throwing cigarette butts out the window
No throwing cigarette butts out the window
Now if you look to your right you'll se saturn
If you look to the left you'll see mars
I hope your brought your parachutes with you
Hey look out!
Look out for that door
Don't open that door
Don't open that door
Oh well
That's the way it goes
Hey, everything is all right now
The song "Uncle Sam's Blues" by Oran was heavily influenced by Jimi Hendrix's music, as evidenced by the opening line "Hendrix Jimi." "South Saturn Delta" is referenced in the song title and may refer to a region in space or a metaphorical representation of the human mind. The lyrics mention "laughing sam's dice," which could refer to an element in a board game or a metaphor for the whims of fate or destiny.
The repetition of "thank you very much" and the introduction of a "wide, lonely, friendly neighborhood" create a sense of whimsy and unorthodoxy. The idea of a "milky way express" invites the listener to embark on an otherworldly adventure, and the mention of "butterfly roller skates" adds to the surreal nature of the lyrics.
The final verses contain warnings and instructions, urging people not to litter and to be careful when exploring other realms. Despite these cautions, the song ends on a positive note, assuring the listener that "everything is all right now."
Overall, "Uncle Sam's Blues" is a dreamlike and unpredictable journey into the unknown, using space metaphors and playful language to convey a sense of adventure and wonder.
Line by Line Meaning
Hendrix jimi
Refers to Jimi Hendrix, a famous musician
South saturn delta
Possibly refers to the location of Saturn, which is a gas giant planet in our solar system
The stars that play with laughing sam's dice
Refers to the celestial bodies in the sky that seem to be governed by fate or luck
The stars up above that play with laughing sam's dice
Reiteration of the previous line
They make us feel the world was made for us
Suggests that we may feel an alluring sense of cosmic significance or destiny
The zodiac glass that bleams come through the skies
Refers to the mystical significance of the patterns of the stars in the zodiac, possibly implying that such patterns hold some power over our lives
It will happen soon, for you
Suggests that some kind of cosmic event is imminent, and perhaps that the listener or reader should be prepared for it
And a way we go
A declaration that something is beginning or starting
Yeah
Expresses agreement or affirmation
Thank you very much
A polite expression of gratitude
Thank you very much
Reiteration of the previous line
And now we would like to bring to you our wide lonely freindly neighborhood
May be referring to a sense of inclusiveness or community
Experience me
Perhaps an invitation to a unique or personal experience
Right now listen
Directive to pay attention
The milky way express is loaded, all aboard
May be a metaphor for embarking on a journey or adventure
I promise each and every one fo you you won't be bored
Assures the audience that what's coming will be entertaining or engaging
What i'm really concerned about
Suggests a shift in focus or topic of importance
Is my grand-new pair of butterfly roller skates
May be a non sequitur, or perhaps a humorous reference to something trivial or frivolous
Thank you, thank you
Reiteration of gratitude
No throwing cigarette butts out the window
A directive to not litter
No throwing cigarette butts out the window
Reiteration of the previous line
Now if you look to your right you'll se saturn
A suggestion to observe the planet Saturn
If you look to the left you'll see mars
A suggestion to observe the planet Mars
I hope your brought your parachutes with you
May be a joke, or a suggestion that something unexpected may happen
Hey look out!
A warning to be careful or watchful
Look out for that door
A specific warning that something dangerous may be behind the door
Don't open that door
A prohibition against taking a certain action
Don't open that door
Reiteration of the previous line
Oh well
An expression of resigned acceptance or indifference
That's the way it goes
A statement that acknowledges the way things happen or the nature of the situation
Hey, everything is all right now
May be an attempt to reassure or console
Writer(s): Lynn Paul, Lips Page
Contributed by Blake F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.