Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: show-tunes
Song Meaning of “All the Elks and Masons” by Christopher Fitzgerald
This quirky and melancholic folk-rock song deals with the basic hardship of life and how hard it is to cope with. The song speaks to the listener in a narrative, open-ended sort of way.
The lyrics start with a vivid image of a lonesome character watching all the elks and masons pass by, signaling a time of hope and optimism, but also a feeling of being left behind by life’s never ending journey.
The song progresses with the singer reflecting on a life full of struggles, from emotional disconnection and superficial relationships, to a lack of ambition and courage to stand up for himself. He laments and wonders if he is the only one feeling this way, helpless in a world filled with people that don’t seem to acknowledge the struggles around them.
The song ends on a bittersweet note as the singer hopes that in spite of all the hardships, one can still find love and understanding. He reflects on his journey and comes to the realization that when it comes to getting ahead in life, it all comes down to inner resilience and courage to stand up and follow one’s own path.