Lyrics
Hey Momma
Expressing a greeting to the speaker's mother
I just called to say I'm heading East
Informing the mother about heading East
I've packed up all of my things
Confirming the act of packing belongings
Me and my old lover
Acknowledging a past romantic partner
We didn't work out
Stating that the relationship did not succeed
Visions I've had
Reflecting on shattered dreams or plans
are turned upside down
Expressing a sense of confusion or chaos
what I thought was a sure thing
Realizing that a seemingly certain situation has failed
Tumbled to the ground
Describing the downfall of expectations
How was I to know
Expressing ignorance about the partner's unfaithfulness
She was running around?
Discovering the partner's infidelity
I'm leaving my teardrops in Tennessee
Deciding to leave behind emotional pain in Tennessee
Her memory is miles behind
Noting the distance from the memories of the failed relationship
I'll finally be free
Anticipating a sense of liberation from the past
Only the lonely
Referencing the challenge of being alone
Just don't work for me
Expressing that loneliness is not suitable for the speaker
I'm leaving my teardrops in Tennessee
Reiterating the decision to leave emotional baggage in Tennessee
There ain't nothing
Highlighting the comforting aspects of home
Like the sights of home to mend a heart
Believing that familiar surroundings can heal a broken heart
That has turned to stone
Metaphorically describing a heart turned to stone due to pain
I know that I ain't staying
Expressing the temporary nature of the stay at home
I just need to find my head
Seeking clarity and composure of thoughts
This ain't the first time
Implying a history of seeking solace in Tennessee
I've had to run to you
Recounting past instances of emotional refuge
we've been a crying
Describing shared moments of sadness and melancholy
So sad and blue
Indicating a recurring pattern of emotional distress
This time Momma
Stating a determination to leave tears behind this time
The tears will stay instead
Asserting that emotional pain will no longer accompany the speaker
Because I'm leaving my teardrops in Tennessee
Repeating the decision to leave teardrops in Tennessee
Her memory is miles behind
Reaffirming distance from memories of the failed relationship
I'll finally be free
Anticipating freedom from emotional burdens
Only the lonely
Reiterating that loneliness is incompatible with the speaker
Just don't work for me
Confirming the decision to leave emotional baggage behind
I'm leaving my teardrops in Tennessee
Reaffirming the commitment to leave teardrops in Tennessee
Only the lonely
Repeating the sentiment that loneliness is not suitable
Just don't work for me
Emphasizing the incompatibility of loneliness for the speaker
I'm leaving my teardrops in Tennessee
Finalizing the decision to leave emotional pain behind
I'm leaving my teardrops in Tennessee
Reiterating the act of leaving teardrops in Tennessee
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