Lyrics
There's a prison on Route 41
Introduction to a prison located on Route 41.
Home to my father, first cousin, and son
Family members (father, first cousin, and son) are in the prison.
And I visit every weekend
Regular visits to the prison every weekend.
Not with my body but with prayers that I send
Not physically present but spiritually connected through prayers.
I've a reason for my absentee
Explanation for absence, not due to lack of love for family.
And no lack of love for my dear family
Expresses deep love for family despite being absent.
But my savior is not Christ the Lord
The speaker's savior is not Jesus but someone named Virginia.
But one named Virginia whom I live my life for
Life is dedicated to Virginia.
And if I don't mind to her
If the speaker neglects Virginia, they fear imprisonment.
I'd rot in that prison for sure
The consequence of not minding Virginia is imprisonment.
Yeah, she'd toss me aside
Virginia's potential rejection leading to despair.
And I'd surely wait to die
The speaker would wait for death without Virginia.
By decree, law, or demand
Imprisonment could be due to decree, law, or demand.
So unlike my uncle, grandpa, and great aunt
Contrasts the speaker's situation with other family members who would be seen daily.
Whom I'd most likely see every day
Implies regular family contact if not for Virginia's influence.
If not for the righteous grand Virginia's way
Attributing lack of family contact to Virginia's righteous ways.
There's a prison on route 41
Reiteration of the prison on Route 41, housing mother, stepbrother, and son.
Home to my mother, stepbrother, and son
Family members in the prison.
And I'd tear down that jail by myself
Expresses willingness to dismantle the jail alone.
If not for Virginia who made me somebody else
Virginia's influence has transformed the speaker.
And I owe it to her
The speaker owes their changed life to Virginia.
I'd rot in that prison for sure
The consequence of not recognizing Virginia is imprisonment.
Yeah, she'd toss me aside
Possibility of rejection by Virginia leading to a dark fate.
And show me the way to die
Awaiting guidance from Virginia on the path to death.
By the precepts of her purity
Virginia's purity is a guiding principle.
So unlike the habits of my whole family
Contrasts Virginia's purity with the habits of the speaker's family.
Whom I only see down on my knees
The speaker's family is only seen in prayer, influenced by Virginia.
In prayer by Virginia whom I live for to please
Living to please Virginia, emphasizing the spiritual connection.
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