My Wheels Won't Turn
Journey of Stalled Dreams: My Wheels Won't Turn
Lyrics
I met a man who bought up land
The speaker met a man who purchased land.
Wherever his feet would tread
The man bought land wherever he walked.
He asked me to El Paso
The man invited the speaker to El Paso.
Said I could stay on his spread
The speaker could stay on the man's property in El Paso.
He has horses and cows and tractors and plows
The man owns horses, cows, tractors, and plows, indicating wealth.
And all kinds of money to burn
The man has a significant amount of money to spend.
But how can I get to Texas
The speaker wonders how to reach Texas when their wheels won't turn.
When my wheels won't turn
The inability to move impedes the speaker's journey to Texas.
There was a lady from Spain
A lady from Spain with an attractive figure is introduced.
Who had a fine frame
The lady moves to Hollywood, changing her location.
Then she moved to Hollywood
The lady invites the speaker to stay for a week and a day.
She said come and stay for a week and a day
The speaker is unsure if they can accept the invitation.
I said I did not think I could
The lady emphasizes the appealing weather in Hollywood.
She said the sunshine's fine
The lady encourages the speaker to spend time and learn lessons.
I could spend some time
Despite the allure, the speaker faces obstacles getting to L.A.
There are lessons I could learn
The lady has lessons to teach, but the speaker's wheels won't turn.
But how can I get to L.A.
The challenge of reaching L.A. is reiterated.
When my wheels won't turn
The inability to move is preventing the journey to L.A.
How can I get to L.A.
Repetition of the obstacle in reaching L.A.
When my wheels won't turn
The persistent issue of wheels not turning is emphasized.
I'm standin' still
The speaker is standing still due to immobile wheels.
'Cause my wheels won't turn
Reiteration of the speaker's static state.
I'm not in love
The speaker clarifies they are not in love.
And my fuel won't burn for you
The fuel won't burn for the speaker, suggesting a lack of passion.
At a college of knowledge I tried to learn
The speaker attends a knowledge-focused college but seeks to outsmart the system.
All the tricks to beat the system
The speaker hides information and memorizes books to succeed.
I'd hide nooks and memorize my books
The speaker is meticulous in their approach to education.
'Till I knew I'd never never miss them
Despite academic success, the speaker feels the system cannot be outwitted.
Eventually I got my degree
The speaker earns a degree but learns a more significant lesson.
But the real thing I did learn
The speaker realizes a crucial truth about hitting a home run.
You just can't hit your home run
A metaphorical statement emphasizing the importance of functional wheels.
If your wheels won't turn
Reiteration of the idea that success requires functional wheels.
There was a man in white
A man in white is introduced, possibly representing a spiritual figure.
Who did things right
The man in white follows the right path in life.
Now he watches from above
The man in white now observes from a higher plane.
He said here's the way that I want you to pray
The man in white provides guidance on prayer and life.
And the way to live and love
The speaker adheres to the teachings of the man in white.
So I saw the light and did things right
The speaker sees the light and follows the right path.
But the candle would not burn
Despite righteous actions, there is an obstacle – a candle that won't burn.
Tell me, how can I get to heaven
The speaker questions how to reach heaven with non-functional wheels.
If my wheels won't turn
The importance of functional wheels in the quest for heaven is emphasized.
How can I get to heaven
Repetition of the challenge in reaching heaven without functional wheels.
If my wheels won't turn
The speaker seeks guidance on reaching heaven despite immobile wheels.
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