The Mountain Goats
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This song title refers to the biblical passage 1 Samuel 15:23:
For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, he has rejected you as king.
On WFMU’s “Seven Second Delay”, John Darnielle said that the track is ab...
[Verse 1]
I became a crystal healer and my ministry was to the sick
Creeping vines would send out runners and seek me in their numbers
I sold self-help tapes
[Refrain]
Go down to the netherworld, plant grapes
[Verse 2]
And as the word spread of my powers, they would seek me far and wide
All sad faces at my window, I would welcome them inside
I sewed clothes for them, cloaks and capes
[Refrain]
Go down to the netherworld, plant grapes
[Verse 3]
My house will be for all people who have nowhere to go
My supply of shining crystals a shield against the snow
There's more like me where I come from so mark our shapes
[Refrain ]
Go down to the netherworld, plant grapes
1 Samuel 15:23 was written by John Darnielle.
1 Samuel 15:23 was produced by Scott Solter.
The Mountain Goats released 1 Samuel 15:23 on Tue Oct 06 2009.