Lyrics
Down this road there's an old brick house
Refers to a journey along a path leading to an old brick house.
My mama cried the day that I moved out
Describes the emotional moment when the narrator's mother cried as they moved out of the house.
And my first summer job was pumpin' gas and fixin' flats
Recalls the narrator's first summer job involving pumping gas and fixing flat tires.
But at Henry Walker's Texaco
Mentions Henry Walker's Texaco, likely a specific location tied to the narrator's memories.
Down this road, down this road
Repetition of the phrase emphasizing the journey or experiences along this particular road.
Down this road there's a maple tree
Introduces a maple tree in a cotton field, a setting where the narrator had a significant romantic moment with Jenny.
In a cotton field where Jenny first kissed me
Highlights the location where Jenny first kissed the narrator.
And I can still remember the night she said good-bye
Recalls a poignant memory of Jenny saying goodbye, leaving a lasting impression on the narrator.
I stood there like a fool and watched her go
Expresses the narrator's feelings of helplessness as they watched Jenny leave.
Down this road, down this road
Reiteration of the significance of the road in the context of memories and relationships.
And it goes on forever
Reflects on the continuity of the road, symbolizing the ongoing nature of life's journey.
And it goes by too fast
Comments on the fleeting nature of time, suggesting that life passes quickly.
It'll take you anywhere you want to go
Suggests the road can lead to various destinations, representing life's diverse experiences.
And every memory will bring you back
Emphasizes that memories associated with the road can bring one back to past experiences.
Down this road there's a small white church
Introduces a small white church along the road, a place tied to the narrator's upbringing.
Daddy lived his life by the preacher's word
References the narrator's father, who lived by the preacher's teachings.
He raised me right, I could always feel his love
Acknowledges the positive influence of the father's love and upbringing on the narrator's life.
Even when the angels called him home
Recognizes the father's passing with the mention of angels calling him home.
Down this road
Reiterates the connection between the road and significant life events, particularly related to family.
And it goes on forever
Reaffirms the enduring nature of the road and the experiences associated with it.
And it goes by too fast
Repeats the idea that time passes swiftly, emphasizing the transience of life.
It'll take you anywhere you want to go
Restates that the road can lead to diverse destinations, echoing the earlier sentiment.
And every memory will bring you back
Reiterates the power of memories tied to the road, capable of evoking the past.
Down this road
Repetition emphasizing the continued presence and significance of the road in the narrator's life.
Down this road
Reiteration of the ongoing nature of the road and its role in shaping the narrator's experiences.
Down this road
Final repetition, underscoring the enduring impact of the road on the narrator's journey.
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