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What does it mean?
The speaker calls a man moody, holding a 'Song of Summer' in his hand, repeating the phrase.
In plain terms
He's a moody old man with a summer song in his hand.
What can you take from it?
Moodiness can be tied to artistic expression.

Where it applies

  • describing a musician
  • reflecting on temperament

Putting it to work

  • listen for underlying emotions

Questions to consider

  • What does the song represent?
  • How does mood affect creativity?

Another view

The repetitive phrasing adds little new meaning.

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