Red Neck Reel
Whispers of Redemption in Small Town Shadows
Lyrics
Everybody knows my business in this town
There is a lack of privacy in the speaker's life, and people are well-informed about their affairs in the town.
Lips are loose the whole way 'round
Gossip and rumors are widespread, with loose lips contributing to the constant chatter throughout the town.
Where I go I leave a trail
The speaker leaves a noticeable mark or impact wherever they go.
Hell to heaven don't never fail
Despite facing challenges and hardships, the speaker believes in a journey from hell to heaven that will not end in failure.
Hell to heaven don't never fail
Reiteration of the belief in a successful journey from hell to heaven.
Everybody knows my movement in this town
Similar to line 1, the speaker's actions are well-known in the town, and there is an acknowledgment of being perceived as a clown.
I chase my tail, yea I'm a fuckin' clown
The speaker humorously describes themselves as chasing their own tail, emphasizing a sense of futility or self-deprecation.
But to you I dare not speak
The speaker hesitates to communicate openly with someone, possibly due to a lack of trust or fear of judgment.
My words to you would be worthless an weak
Expressing the belief that their words would hold no value and lack strength when spoken to the person mentioned in line 9.
My words to you would be worthless an weak an all
Reiteration of the weakness and worthlessness of the speaker's words when addressing the specific person.
But don't you take no pleasure
A warning or plea to not derive joy or satisfaction from the speaker's struggles or potential demise.
I ain't yet kicked the pail
The speaker assures that despite difficulties, they have not yet succumbed to death.
I guess I see you boys later
The speaker suggests parting ways with the people addressed as "boys" for the time being.
I saw you see me when I'm down
Recognition of being observed by others during moments of vulnerability or distress.
An my guilty head you we're aimin'
Others have targeted the speaker's guilty conscience, aiming to exploit or criticize them for their perceived wrongdoings.
See me in your eyes an I am dead
The speaker feels a sense of judgment and condemnation reflected in the eyes of those observing them.
See me in your eyes an I am dead
Reiteration of the impact of being seen in a negative light through the eyes of others.
But don't you take no pleasure
A repetition of the plea to refrain from finding pleasure in the speaker's potential demise.
I ain't yet kicked the pail
Reassurance that the speaker has not yet succumbed to death, emphasizing their ongoing existence.
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