Lyrics
I've got a wife and five little children
I have a wife and five little children.
I'm gonna take a trip on the big McMillan
I plan to embark on a journey on the big McMillan.
With Sarah Jane
During this journey, I'll be accompanied by Sarah Jane.
Sarah Jane
Reiteration of the presence of Sarah Jane.
Ain't nothin' to do
There's nothing else to do.
But to sit down and sing
All that's left is to sit down and sing.
And rock about my Sarah Jane.
I'll rock about my Sarah Jane.
Whistle done blows and the fiddler squalls
A whistle has blown, and the fiddler is playing loudly.
Captain gone through the hole-in-the-wall
The captain has passed through the hole-in-the-wall, a nautical reference.
Oh Sarah Jane
Reiteration of the singer's focus on Sarah Jane.
Sarah Jane
Again, emphasizing Sarah Jane's significance.
Ain't nothin' to do
Nothing else to do in this moment.
But to set down and sing
Just sit down, sing, and rock about Sarah Jane.
And rock about my Sarah Jane.
Repeating the singer's devotion to Sarah Jane.
Yankee built boats to shoot them Rebels
Reference to Yankee-built boats designed to shoot Rebels, suggesting a historical or military context.
My gun's steady gonna hold it level
The singer's gun is steady and will hold level, indicating a sense of determination.
Sarah Jane
Once again, bringing Sarah Jane into the context of the singer's thoughts.
Sarah Jane
Reiterating the importance of Sarah Jane.
Ain't nothin' to do
No other activities are on the agenda.
But to set down and sing
Sitting down, singing, and rocking about Sarah Jane is the focus.
And rock about my Sarah Jane.
Emphasizing the singer's devotion to Sarah Jane.
I've got a wife and five little children
Planning another journey on the big McMillan.
I'm gonna take a trip on the big McMillan
Reiteration of the singer's intention to travel.
Sarah Jane
Once again, highlighting the presence of Sarah Jane.
Sarah Jane
Repeating the significance of Sarah Jane.
Ain't nothin' to do
No other activities are occupying the singer's mind.
But to set down and sing
Sitting down, singing, and rocking about Sarah Jane is the constant theme.
And rock about my Sarah Jane.
Concluding with a reaffirmation of the singer's affection for Sarah Jane.
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