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Where To Now St. Peter?

Elton John

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Where To Now St. Peter?

I took myself a blue canoe

And I floated like a leaf

Dazzling, dancing

Half enchanted

In my Merlin sleep

Crazy was the feeling

Restless were my eyes

Insane they took the paddles

My arms they paralyzed

So where to now St. Peter

If it's true I'm in your hands

I may not be a Christian

But I've done all one man can

I understand I'm on the road

Where all that was is gone

So where to now St. Peter

Show me which road I'm on

Which road I'm on

It took a sweet young foreign gun

This lazy life is short

Something for nothing always ending

With a bad report

Dirty was the daybreak

Sudden was the change

In such a silent place as this

Beyond the rifle range

I took myself a blue canoe

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Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Where To Now St. Peter? by Elton John is a reflective and introspective song that explores themes of existentialism and the afterlife. The narrator speaks directly to St. Peter at the pearly gates, questioning the path forward after death. There is a deep sense of uncertainty and searching for meaning as the protagonist reflects on their life's journey and its culmination. The song features poignant moments of self-doubt and contemplation, making it a deeply personal and philosophical piece. It touches on the human condition, the quest for purpose, and the mystery surrounding what comes after this life.

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