Prison Shoe Romp
Prison Shoes of Redemption: A Spiritual Journey Unveiled
Lyrics
I've grown tired, of the words of the single man
The speaker is weary of the words of a single man.
Hangin' lifeless on his every word o man
People hang on every word of this lifeless man.
You don't understand dear man
The speaker expresses a lack of understanding from the man.
The little angel held out her hand
A little angel reaches out, expressing love to the speaker.
Sayin' father, father I love you
The angel calls the speaker "father" and professes love.
O praise Jesus I got her
The speaker feels grateful for having the angel.
Ok yeah billy goat an we'll play farm
Agreement to play farm with a billy goat, a playful tone.
I didn't mean to spirit stiff you
The speaker didn't intend to offend or upset the listener.
Nor to do you no harm
The speaker assures no harm was meant.
You say you've got a bone to pick
The listener claims to have a bone to pick with the speaker.
Well, there's plenty showin' on me
The speaker acknowledges imperfections or flaws.
Come on up yeah bring your temper boy
Invitation for the listener to join and express their anger.
We'll see, we'll see
Encouraging the listener to act and prove themselves.
Yeah you may be the only one come on son
Suggesting the listener might be the only one willing.
Bring your blade and your gun
Inviting the listener to bring weapons for a confrontation.
And if I die by your hand
If the speaker dies by the listener's hand, they believe in an afterlife.
I've gotta home in glory land
The speaker believes in a home in glory land after death.
Red Neck Reel
Reference to a "Red Neck Reel," possibly a dance or celebration.
Prison Shoe Romp
Introduction of the song title, "Prison Shoe Romp."
Are ya listenin' boy the man he hung see
Addressing someone and mentioning the hanging of a man.
You've heard it said that's what he done for me
Referencing a sacrificial act done for the speaker.
Did ya hear that girl the man he calls your name
A call to recognize the divine calling the listener's name.
You best go to him it's he not me can loose your chains
Encouraging the listener to turn to the divine for liberation.
Then we'll commence to walk sometime in prison shoes
Proposing a journey in prison shoes, implying hardships.
We'll walk an walk an walk away our blues
Walking away from troubles, a repetitive theme of escape.
Ida done better
Regret expressed for not doing better in life.
From cradle to coffin
Life described from birth to death as constant walking.
In between there's just too much walkin'
Life's journey is portrayed as excessive walking.
I ain't no odd man out junk hiding junk
Denying being an outsider or something unusual.
I ain't nothin' to speak of
Downplaying one's significance, not worth talking about.
Just put it in the back an leave it off the rack
Dismissing the need for attention, keeping things low-profile.
No I ain't what you're used to
The speaker is different from what others are accustomed to.
Did ya taste that boy
A challenge to the listener to taste something significant.
That blood is as sweet as wine
Symbolic comparison of blood to sweet wine.
Yeah I got it on me all the time
The speaker carries the significance of blood with them.
We'll do some runnin' too
Plans for running with someone named Ruby-lu.
You me an ruby-lu
Desire to escape with a companion using blades.
Spin black blades an I'll unwind
Implies a dark or mysterious action involving spinning blades.
Just let me go to sleep the lord my soul to keep
A request to sleep peacefully with the protection of the Lord.
Don't talk just keep it on your mind
Advising against talking, keeping thoughts silent.
Can't you see that sun shinin' in your face has the same
Pointing out the commonality of the sun's shining on everyone.
He came an took your place
Reference to a divine figure taking someone's place.
But you don't give a rip an down to hell you slip
The listener seems indifferent to their fate, slipping into hell.
You squack and squack boy you lost your grip
Accusing the listener of losing control and complaining.
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