G.Dead Summaries

Summarizing the songs of the Grateful Dead, one song at a time

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Man is woken from drunken winter slumber by extinct wolf, plays cards, and asks politely that he not be murdered. #gratefuldead #direwolf

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Let’s go outside and see what’s going on. Nothing? What a waste. #MorningDew #WalkMeOutInTheMorningDew #GratefulDead

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If I keep gambling I’m likely to be a winner. Can I borrow ten bucks? #Loser #GratefulDead

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Round up the usual cast of characters, things need to get out of hand tonight. Also it’s going to smell like fish and tobacco. #WangDangDoodle #GratefulDead

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Since you dumped me I am unsure at any given moment which of my emotions will dominate. #TheRaceIsOn #RaceIsOn #GratefulDead

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People are getting hurt. or are at risk of getting hurt, near the stage, and we need each person in front of us to move a bit farther away. #TakeAStepBack #GratefulDead

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Throughout the United States, perhaps elsewhere, the travel portion of the roadway is being used for a new fad: rhythmic body movement. #DancingInTheStreet #DancinInTheStreet #GratefulDead

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A judge gave me and my comrades life sentences, and he entrusted to his clerk the task of putting his decision into writing. I put my thoughts into writing, and l entrusted to the postal service the task of delivering them to my friend. #ViolaLeeBlues #GratefulDead

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Pete was a man acquainted with violence. He cut a dashing figure, and had the trappings of wealth, but he was not as tough as Mr. Brown. #BigBoyPete #GratefulDead

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I will move along, as I dislike my current job and pine for things to be found in some other locale, principally a cabin, a woman, and a coal mining job. #BeatItOnDownTheLine #BIODTL #GratefulDead

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Things got really weird for at least one baby. #WhatsBecomeOfTheBaby #GratefulDead

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I extol Lucy not for her virtue, but for her vigor. Her nickname is a big flashing red light, she’s quick to jealousy, and because of her I carry the scars of an abused intimate partner. I nonetheless thank her for the good things she does. #LooseLucy #GratefulDead

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If that guy with a guitar sings just one more song, I will literally die. #SingMeBackHome #GratefulDead

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Your infidelity and lack of candor promise to negatively impact our relationship. In short, what happens next is not because of choices made by me. #NextTimeYouSeeMe #GratefulDead

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Young one coming while the older one goes. #Cassidy #GratefulDead

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If you need it, you can take it. Totally optional. Just be advised that I may be unable to help you our because — and no big surprises here — I myself might be under its effects. #BoxOfRain #GratefulDead

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Sometimes you just have to cut ties and run. Cain knew that. Sailors know that. They get into port and they dismantle the boat for parts. Can you believe it? Now drink your booze and get out of here, the river’s calling you. #MississippiHalfStep #GratefulDead

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An overcrowded venue featured lively music, spirited dancing and, worryingly, locked doors, and the festivities continued in full force even after the police arrived. #AroundAndAround #GratefulDead

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As I am a dedicated pursuer of unfaithful women and alcohol tends (or perhaps is needed) to arouse my lust, my plan to get drunk and go to Minglewood is hardly complimentary of the women of Minglewood. #NewMinglewoodBlues #GratefulDead

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The fantasy about doxing you and inciting a home invasion, the comments sexualizing what I perceive as your controlling tendencies, and the delusion about my ability to overcome, all point to me not handling my downfall well. #HellInABucket #GratefulDead

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TFW a blind man tells you to find a way to persevere, that your cup needs some love in it, that he wanders sad, cold and damp, and that ignoring deep feelings will not yield good outcomes. #ComesATime #GratefulDead