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black grackle
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The black grackle is a metaphore for death. All the souls trapped in purgatory flap around inside the bodies of grackles. Ask any Mexican.
folk surreal satire
I've always considered myself folk, but I play an electric guitar, so you figure it out. I'm just a guy with some cheesy equipment. Sheet music really helps me
I'm just an old man recording in a basement. The band is an AdrenaLinn effects and drum machine, some amps and some guitars
Song Info
Genre
Acoustic • Acoustic Folk
Author
Slick
Rights
Slick
Uploaded
April 16, 2013
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MP3
MP3 1.6 MB • 128 kbps • 1:46
Story behind the song
The only person who ever liked this song died.
Lyrics
As I was sitting down to dine A black bird landed on the line Wife said Bob is that a sign? Don't worry woman, keep the bacon frying. (chorus) Fat black grackle sitting on a line Looking at me like I'm dying No thanks grackle not this time I'll have another glass of wine. Bob said Doc your pressure's high Your cholesterol is all awry If you don't quit you're gonna die You can do it if you try. Doc I know a man who's 98 He never drank or overate Now at night when it gets late Cries black bird don't hesitate (Chorus) And so folks to conclude That black bird is always rude So I'll have another plate of food In the end we're always screwed. I
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