The Residents – Constantinople

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Here I come Constantinople [Repeat: x1]
I am coming Constantinople
Here I come
All the leaves are off of the oak and
All of the sheep have followed the spoken
Word. I'm coming Constantinople
Here I come
So I stand out in the open
All my friends are with you I hope and
pray. I'm coming Constantinople
Here I come.
Here I come Constantinople [Repeat: x1]
I am coming Constantinople
Here I come

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Track duration: 02:27

"Constantinople" as written by Homer Flynn

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., EMI Music Publishing

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    General Comment:I think it's about the rejection and acceptance of the Christian version of the Afterlife.
    Flag omarfernandoon March 04, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:I gotta get there soon. I gotta see you. It's been a good life, Constantinople
    Flag Wardraculaon March 12, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:Reminds of Sailing To Byzantium by Yeats.
    Flag DaFaceon May 23, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:I think Constantinople is a metaphor for heaven(Constantine was the first Christian ruler of the Roman empire) and the narrator is positive he and his loved ones are going to heaven because they lived good Christian lives.
    Flag deadhorsemanon March 28, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:Constantinople was the capital of the Roman Empire when Constantine decided to move it (from Rome). The Empire also adopted Christianity, which made Constantinople a significant Christian city. The Hagia Sofia was created as a Christian church (minarets were added to the structure later in fact).

    This is a metaphorical pilgrimage in death. The death can be infered from "all the leaves are off of the oak."

    And yeah, the Primus version of this song does kick ass. It's sparked enough interest in me to check out some of the stuff by these guys.
    Flag nephoson September 02, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:Primus's version of this song kicks ass!
    Flag BogFrogon July 02, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:Primus's version of this song kicks ass!
    Flag BogFrogon July 02, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:I think this is a parody on They Might Be Giant's song "Istanbul."
    Flag joetheshowon April 19, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:yeah, i thought your second conclusion was the obvious one, jofa, but our first one makes sense too.

    with all the deeper meanings, though, this song still remains the damn creepiest song i've ever heard.
    Flag InsectsAndAngelson February 20, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:wow i only clicked once. i swear.
    Flag sanjuro04on September 26, 2004   Link

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