I guess "Black Socks" IS a parody of "White Wings."

White Wings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y0wPwKbAIA

WHITE WINGS

White Wings, they never grow weary.
They carry me cheerfully,
Over the sea.
Night falls, I long for thee dearly.
I spread out my White Wings,
And fly home to thee.

http://www.contemplator.com/america/wwings.html has a longer version.

-Joe-