Highway53 Blues
Navigating Love's Turbulent Journey
Lyrics
Hey baby I know that I'm late
Expressing apology for being late and stuck in traffic.
Got stuck in traffic about quarter ta eight
Explaining the reason for the delay due to traffic around 8 PM.
Should of watched the news I'm telling you
Regretting not checking the news earlier to avoid the delay.
Big accident out on 102
Reporting a significant accident on highway 102.
I was settin' there four hours just thinking of you
Reflecting on thoughts of the listener during the long wait.
LIstened to the radio and smoked some cigerette
Passing time by listening to the radio and smoking.
That talk show was on, you know, the one you like the best
Mentioning a talk show, possibly the listener's favorite.
Wait a minute, that ain't alchool on my breath
Clarifying the absence of alcohol in breath; it's a sweet scent.
That sweet scent of a woman is
Attributing a pleasant smell to a woman's essence on an old shirt.
Just from an old shirt from the bottom of my drawer
Explaining the origin of the woman's scent on the shirt.
But I'm tellin' you I love you
Reassuring love despite suspicions.
So, forget that thought of me being out
Denying the thought of being out and emphasizing love.
So if you happen to get a telephone call from a woman
Preemptively addressing a potential call from a woman; secretary next door.
It's the secretary for the guy next door
Providing an explanation for any calls from a woman.
Got that feelin' you don't believe me again
Expressing doubt about being believed again.
Well the lipstick on the collar, how could that be a sin
Downplaying a suspicious lipstick stain on the collar.
You know that your the only true love that I've got
Affirming the listener as the only true love despite doubts.
I'm all sweaty 'cause it was setting in that traffic it got hot
Explaining sweatiness due to the hot traffic situation.
So if your gonna' do some kickin'
Suggesting alternatives if the listener wants to express displeasure.
The dog is out in the lot
Informing about the dog being outside in the parking lot.
The blonde hairs on my jacket must have been there from
Addressing blonde hairs on the jacket, claiming they are old.
Years ago, you see
Reflecting on the passage of time and possible past events.
That terrible accident could have been me
Contemplating the possibility of being in a past accident.
What'a ya meen 270 and 53
Questioning the reference to highways 270 and 53 in relation to an accident.
Well the news was wrong again
Disputing the accuracy of the news about the accident.
Hey baby ya' know how I love my tonic and gin
Expressing a preference for tonic and gin, possibly related to dry mouth.
Well I got so dry mouthed just wait'in to get here
Describing the anticipation and thirst while waiting.
Well what was I to do but enjoy the company of a nearby ...
Justifying enjoyment in the company of someone nearby during the wait.
There you go again just talk'in all that trash
Responding to accusations of talking trash.
Ah come on baby, it was just a little bash
Minimizing a past event as a little bash, downplaying its significance.
Well the party's commin' to town
Announcing the upcoming party in town.
Oh baby you know were gonna' get down
Expressing anticipation of getting down at the party with the listener.
Just you and me, there ain't gonna' be no 3
Emphasizing exclusivity between the speaker and the listener.
Aah baby I love ya'
Reiterating love for the listener.
What's this blanket for, ah com'on baby unlock the door
Curious about a blanket and requesting to unlock the door.
Com'on let me in, I can't sleep in that car again
Pleading to be let in, expressing discomfort sleeping in the car.
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