Melissa – Parallels

Parallels between Homer's The Odyssey (Ancient Text) and (Contemporary Song) by The Allman Brothers

ltc-admin, 2015-03-13 12:47

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In Homer’s the Odyssey, Odysseus embarks on an epic journey from the Trojan War to return home to Ithaka to see his wife Penelope. He is gone for many years, and he encounters many people, dangers, and eventful situations along the way. Alas, nothing can stop him from returning to be with his beloved wife. In “Melissa,” an unnamed gypsy travels “from coast to coast” and wanders the earth, entwining himself with different people and is seemingly careless, but he is not complete without his love, Melissa.

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Crossroads, seem to come and go, yeah. The gypsy flies from coast to coast, Knowing many, loving none, Bearing sorrow, having fun. But, back home he’ll always run, To sweet Melissa. Mmmm-hmmm. Freight train, each car looks the same, all the same. And no one knows the gypsy’s name, And no one hears his lonely sighs, There are no blankets where he lies. Lord, in his deepest dreams the gypsy flies, With sweet Melissa. Mmmm-hmmm. Again, the mornin’s come. Again, he’s on the run. A sunbeam’s shinin through his hair. Fear not to have a care. Well, pick up your gear and gypsy roll on. Roll on. Crossroads, will you ever let him go? Lord, Lord. Or will you hide the dead man’s ghost? Or will he lie, beneath the clay? Or will his spirit float away? But, I know that he won’t stay, Without Melissa. Yes, I know that he won’t stay, yeah, Without Melissa. Lord, Lord, it’s all the same. Mmmmm-hmmmmm.

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