Railroad Song
Chasing Freedom: Railroad Dreams and Escaping the Grind
Lyrics
I ain't gonna drive that ole mule ain't gonna cut cane
I refuse to work with outdated methods; I won't engage in strenuous labor like cutting cane.
I ain't gonna suffer or starve if it don't rain
I won't endure hardship or go hungry if the weather doesn't cooperate.
There's too many poor old farmers round this way
There are too many impoverished farmers in this area, motivating the desire for a different path.
I'm gonna work on the railroad someday
I aspire to work on the railroad in the future.
I ain't gonna stand there all day on the assembly line
I won't spend endless hours on an assembly line; others need the job opportunities, and I'm okay with that.
Plenty other fellas need the work and that's just fine
Acceptance of the fact that there are fellow individuals who equally deserve employment.
I was born in this old factory town and I gotta get away
Being born in a town centered around factories, there's a strong urge to break free from that environment.
I'm gonna work on the railroad someday
Expressing the determination to eventually work on the railroad.
I wanna roll on down the line
Desire to travel and experience life along the railroad.
I wanna hear that whistle whine
Yearning to listen to the sound of the train's whistle.
I wanna ride from Chicago to L.A
Expressing the dream of traveling from Chicago to L.A. by train.
I'm gonna work on the railroad someday
Reiterating the determination to work on the railroad in the future.
I ain't gonna sit down in front of a screen
Refusing to be confined to a desk job involving screens.
I ain't gonna yes sir, yes ma'm to earn my green
Rejecting the idea of being overly compliant just for financial gain.
Sittin' in some ole traffic jam just ain't worth the pay
Expressing dissatisfaction with the idea of being stuck in traffic for insufficient pay.
I'm gonna work on the railroad someday
Reiterating the determination to work on the railroad in the future.
I wanna roll on down the line
Reaffirming the desire to travel and roll down the railroad tracks.
I wanna hear that whistle whine
Repeating the longing to hear the distinctive sound of the train's whistle.
I wanna ride from Chicago to L.A
Expressing the dream of a long train journey from Chicago to L.A.
I'm gonna work on the railroad someday
Reiterating the determination to work on the railroad in the future.
I wanna roll on down the line
Reaffirming the desire to travel and roll down the railroad tracks.
I wanna hear that whistle whine
Repeating the longing to hear the distinctive sound of the train's whistle.
I wanna ride from Chicago to L.A
Expressing the dream of a long train journey from Chicago to L.A.
I'm gonna work on the railroad someday
Reiterating the determination to work on the railroad in the future.
I wanna ride from Chicago to L.A
Repeating the desire for a train journey from Chicago to L.A.
I'm gonna work on the railroad someday
Reiterating the determination to work on the railroad in the future.
Said I'm gonna work on the railroad someday
Final affirmation of the commitment to work on the railroad someday.
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