Left Field
Discover Life's Surprises in Left Field
Lyrics
It's that garage sale beat-around old guitar
Refers to a beat-up old guitar found at a garage sale.
The Louisville Slugger left in the schoolyard
Mentions a baseball bat (Louisville Slugger) left in the schoolyard.
It's that box of 45's at your cousin's house
Describes a box of 45 rpm records at a cousin's house.
That you turned on, cranked up, and wore 'em all out
Recalls playing and enjoying those 45 rpm records.
It's waking up to snow on Christmas day
Evokes the imagery of waking up to snow on Christmas day.
The last picked kid with the winning play
Describes being the last one picked but making a winning play.
It's that first real kiss in the dashboard light
Reminisces about a significant first kiss in the car.
Didn't see it coming but it changed your life
Surprising, life-changing events that happen unexpectedly.
Gotta be who you are
An encouragement to stay true to oneself.
And do what you can
Encourages taking action within one's capabilities.
But don't miss a livin' just making plans
Caution against focusing solely on plans and missing out on life.
Keep an eye on the horizon
Advises keeping an eye on future opportunities.
You know the deal
Emphasizes the importance of being aware of circumstances.
All the best things come out of Left Field
Suggests that the best things in life come unexpectedly.
Gonna play every honky tonk, every dive bar
Expresses a commitment to playing in various venues.
Just me and a dream and a little tip jar
Describes a humble beginning with dreams and a tip jar.
I'll tune up and plug my microphone in
Preparing to perform when a record executive shows up.
Sing from the heart when the record man walks on in
Emphasizes singing from the heart in the presence of opportunity.
Sing from the heart when the record man walks on in
Repeats the importance of heartfelt singing in crucial moments.
Gotta be who you are
A repetition of the advice to be true to oneself.
Do what you can
Reiterates the encouragement to take action within one's means.
But don't miss a livin' just making plans
Repeats the caution against missing out on life due to rigid plans.
Keep an eye on the horizon
Reiterates the advice to be watchful for future opportunities.
You know the deal
Re-emphasizes the importance of awareness in life.
All the best things come out of Left Field
Reiterates that the best things come unexpectedly.
All the best things come out of Left Field
Repeated emphasis on the unpredictability of positive outcomes.
Just be who you are
A direct statement to remain true to oneself.
Do what you can
Reiterates the encouragement to take action within one's abilities.
Don't miss a livin' just making plans
Repeats the caution against missing out on life due to rigid plans.
Keep an eye on the horizon
Reiterates the advice to be watchful for future opportunities.
You know the deal
Re-emphasizes the importance of awareness in life.
All the best things come out of Left Field
Reiterates that the best things come unexpectedly.
When you are who you are
Repeats the idea that positive outcomes result from being oneself.
And do what you can
Reiterates the encouragement to take action within one's abilities.
You learn from the losses and drink to the wins
Suggests learning from losses and celebrating victories.
Eye on the horizon, you know the deal
Re-emphasizes the need to be aware of future opportunities.
All the best things come out of Left Field
Reiterates that positive things in life come unexpectedly.
All the best things come out of Left Field
Repeated emphasis on the unpredictability of positive outcomes.
All the best things come out of Left Field
Concluding statement affirming that the best things come unexpectedly.
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