Tobacco Road
Tobacco Road Tales: A Journey Through Struggle and Redemption
Lyrics
I was born in a trunk
I was born in a challenging or disadvantaged situation.
Mama died and my daddy got drunk
My mother passed away, and my father turned to alcohol in grief.
Left me here to die alone
Left alone to face difficulties and hardships.
In the middle of Tobacco Road
In the impoverished area known as Tobacco Road.
Growin' up rusty shack
My upbringing was in a humble and worn-down dwelling.
All I had was hangin' on my back
All I possessed was what I carried on my back.
Only you know how I loathe
Expressing strong dislike for the place called Tobacco Road.
This place called Tobacco Road
The narrator despises the challenging environment of Tobacco Road.
But it's home, the only life I ever known
Despite its challenges, Tobacco Road is considered home, the only life the narrator has ever known.
Only you know how I loathe Tobacco Road
Reiterating the strong dislike for Tobacco Road.
Gonna leave, get a job
Expressing a desire to leave Tobacco Road and find employment.
With the help and the grace from above
Seeking divine assistance to save money and achieve success.
Save some money, get rich and old
The goal is to become wealthy and old.
Bring it back to Tobacco Road
Intention to return to Tobacco Road with wealth.
But it's home, the only life I ever known
Despite the hardships, Tobacco Road remains the only familiar life for the narrator.
Only you know how I loathe Tobacco Road
Reiterating the strong dislike for Tobacco Road.
Bring that dynamite and a crane
Suggesting a drastic solution to the challenges by using dynamite and a crane.
Blow it up, start all over again
Advocating for demolishing and rebuilding Tobacco Road.
Build a town, be proud to show
Create a new town, something to be proud of.
Gives the name Tobacco Road
Naming the rebuilt area Tobacco Road, indicating a transformation.
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