Lyrics
My mother had a Mexican boyfriend
Reflecting on the past, the speaker mentions his mother's relationship with a Mexican boyfriend who had a criminal history.
He stole her car once or twice before
The mother's car was stolen by her boyfriend multiple times.
He got busted at the Best Budget Inn
The boyfriend got arrested at the Best Budget Inn.
I found my way to the door
The speaker decided to leave, possibly due to the tumultuous situation.
I couldn't take any more
Feeling overwhelmed, the speaker expresses an inability to endure the situation any longer.
Lived with my sister and her second husband
The speaker now lives with his sister and her second husband, leading a life away from mainstream society.
South of the river and off the grid
Describing the location as south of the river and off the grid, emphasizing a secluded and unconventional lifestyle.
I went to work with my cousin
The speaker works with his cousin, blending into the ordinary life of the community.
Just like the rest of us kids
Referencing the shared experiences of ordinary kids in their community.
I tried to keep it all hid
The speaker tries to keep his past hidden.
That seems so long ago
Reflecting on the past, acknowledging the significant passage of time.
I swore I'd never let it show but I kinda did
The speaker intended to conceal his emotions but acknowledges that it became apparent.
The years can slip away
The years have passed, indicating the inevitability of time moving forward.
When you're tryin' to get away and I never did
Expressing the difficulty of escaping one's past.
I got tired of country livin'
The speaker becomes tired of rural living and struggles to form new connections.
And tryin' to make a new batch of friends
Highlighting the challenges of giving and receiving in a community that lacks reciprocity.
It's hard to give when there's no givin'
The speaker feels it's difficult to contribute when others are not reciprocating.
I stuck my thumb in the wind
The speaker hitchhikes, trying to escape the current situation.
Nothin' against my kin
Expressing no animosity towards his family despite the challenges.
I headed back to where I started
The speaker returns to his original starting point.
Pawned everything that I could pawn
In dire straits, the speaker pawns everything he can.
I guess I thought they'd be open-hearted
The speaker expected a warm reception but is met with indifference.
They never knew I was gone
Realizing that nobody noticed his absence, the speaker keeps moving forward.
I just kept movin' along
The speaker remains resilient and continues his journey.
That seems so long ago
Reflecting on the past once again, noting the contrast between expectations and reality.
I swore I'd never let it show but I kinda did
Despite efforts to conceal emotions, the speaker acknowledges that some feelings became evident.
The years can slip away
Reiterating the inexorable passage of time and the difficulty of escaping the past.
When you're tryin' to get away and I never did
The speaker admits to never successfully breaking free from his past.
I work the day and the nightlife
The speaker engages in both day and nighttime work, possibly reflecting a challenging lifestyle.
I drill the bars and I drill the ground
Describing drilling, both in bars and in the ground, suggesting laborious and repetitive work.
One for pay one for the good times
Differentiating between work for pay and work for personal enjoyment.
One of ems still hanging round I put the other one down
One aspect of the speaker's past still lingers, while he tries to let go of the other.
That seems so long ago
Reflecting on the past once again, acknowledging the distance traveled and changes made.
I swore I'd never let it show but I kinda did
The speaker intended to conceal emotions, but some aspects became apparent.
The years can slip away
Reiterating the inexorable passage of time and the difficulty of escaping the past.
When you're tryin' to get away and I finally did
Finally breaking free from the past and its challenges.
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