15 Mile Shovel
Shoveling Souls: A Journey of Redemption and Resilience
Lyrics
I left my soul
The singer feels detached or empty, as if their soul is left behind.
And my heart at home
They've also left their heart at home, suggesting emotional distance.
So I can shovel this road
The purpose is to work hard and endure difficulties symbolized by "shoveling this road."
I'll serve my time
Committing to serving a metaphorical time, possibly referring to hard labor or a challenging situation.
And I'll serve it right
Expressing determination to serve their time correctly and responsibly.
So the devil won't get me when I sleep at night
Fearful of negative consequences, especially from the devil, suggesting inner struggles.
Fifteen miles have never been this long
The journey or task feels exceptionally long and challenging.
Working this road
Continuing to work on this difficult path, facing obstacles.
We're working this stone
Working with determination, possibly with resilience like stone.
Ask my mother I'm an innocent man
Asserting innocence, seeking understanding, possibly from family.
Rollin' in the dirt
Despite challenges ("dirt"), the singer keeps singing, suggesting hope or resilience.
We keep on singing...
Emphasizing the persistence of singing despite difficulties.
I left my soul
Repetition of the earlier verses, reinforcing the themes of sacrifice, hard work, and the fear of negative consequences.
And my heart at home
-So I can shovel this road
-I'll serve my time
-And I'll serve it right
-So the devil won't get me when I sleep at night
-Hammer down on that boulder,
-Boulder
-Throw it over your shoulder,
-Shoulder
-Don't matter what trouble had gotten you in here
-Me and my brothers we keep on singing...
-I left my soul
-And my heart at home
-So I can shovel this road
-I'll serve my time
-And I'll serve it right
-So the devil won't get me
-When I sleep at night
-I left my soul
-And my heart at home
-So I can shovel this road
-I'll serve my time
-And I'll serve it right
-So the devil won't get me
-When I sleep at night
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