Over Yonder
Journey Beyond: Charles Wesley Godwin's Allegheny Odyssey
Lyrics
I'm Allegheny high
I am at a high elevation in the Allegheny region.
Leanin' back into my ride
Relaxing in my vehicle.
I'm goin' 'cross the great divide
Embarking on a journey across a significant divide.
Headed over yonder
Heading towards a distant place referred to as 'yonder.'
A trail of tears lies behind
A history of sadness and hardship is left behind.
Lonesome whistle keepin' time
A lonely train whistle marks the passage of time.
From a train you'll never find
A train that is elusive or metaphorical.
Headed over yonder
Continuing the journey towards 'yonder.'
Things got wicked when she cried
Challenges arose when a female cried.
Long brown hair and dark green eyes
Describing the physical attributes of the female, emphasizing her emotional impact.
No jewel could satisy headed over yonder
No material possession or wealth could fulfill the emotional void.
The corn was low, the timber wide
Description of the agricultural setting with low corn and expansive timber.
Always trying to provide
The speaker's constant effort to provide for others.
Now where do I reside? Headed over yonder
Questioning the speaker's current residence or state of being while heading 'yonder.'
Comfort in a loaded gun
Finding comfort in the presence of a loaded gun.
Beauty in a settin' sun
Appreciating beauty in a setting sun.
I'm tired but just begun headed over yonder
Despite fatigue, the journey has just begun towards 'yonder.'
Roll through meadows of my kin
Traveling through meadows associated with the speaker's kin (family).
Sittin' next to man's best friend
Sitting next to a loyal companion, likely a dog.
Comin' up around the bend
Approaching a bend in the journey towards 'yonder.'
Headed over yonder
Continuing the journey towards 'yonder.'
They say I'm born again
Rebirth or transformation is mentioned, possibly spiritual.
Simple 'sorry' and 'amen'
Seeking forgiveness and expressing affirmation ('amen').
I'm livin' dyin' by the pen
Living and dying through the act of writing (pen).
Headed over yonder i'm Allegheny high
Repetition of the speaker being at an elevated position in Allegheny.
Leanin' back into my ride
Repeating the image of leaning back in the vehicle.
I'm goin' 'cross the great divide
Reiterating the journey across a significant divide.
Headed over yonder
Continuing the journey towards the distant 'yonder.'
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