Tommy Twang
Tommy Twang's Journey: A Tale of Solitude and Hope
Lyrics
Where he goes, everybody stares at him
Tommy Twang attracts attention wherever he goes.
Can't really blame them, as bad as he looks
People stare at Tommy because of his rough appearance.
He understands, others can't accept him
Tommy acknowledges that others may find it hard to accept him.
Ain't got no past, to look back upon
Tommy has a troubled past or no significant history to reflect on.
He says: I'll get release, when death gives me peace cause then,
Tommy believes he will find peace and release in death.
No one will bother me again
He anticipates that nobody will bother him after death.
That's where I'll hide, by my lord Jesus side
Tommy envisions finding refuge by being close to Jesus after death.
Tommy Twang, a right old man
Introduction of Tommy Twang, described as an old man.
Everybody knows his plan
Tommy's life plan is known to everyone.
To live on old bread and water's all he can
Tommy survives on meager resources - old bread and water.
Where he came from no one understand
His origin or background is a mystery to others.
Tommy Twang
Reiteration of Tommy Twang's name.
Lang ago, Tommy was a singing man
In the past, Tommy was involved in singing, perhaps as a musician.
That is the closest to a job he's ever had
Singing is the closest thing to a job that Tommy has had.
When Tommy dies, his guitar will inherit him
Tommy's guitar is mentioned as his closest companion.
That is the closest to a friend he's ever had
His guitar is considered a friend, emphasizing his solitude.
He does believe, that one day he'll receive - maybe
Tommy hopes for a better future, possibly an apartment.
An apartment of his own
Uncertainty about when and where this positive change will happen.
But where and when, is everybody unbeknown
Tommy's future plans are unknown to everyone.
Tommy Twang, a right old man
Reiteration of Tommy Twang's name.
Everybody knows his plan
Restating that everyone is aware of Tommy's life plan.
To live on old bread and water's all he can
Reiteration of Tommy's simple lifestyle - old bread and water.
Where he came from no one understand
His origin or background remains a mystery.
Tommy Twang
Reiteration of Tommy Twang's name.
Where he goes, everybody stares at him
Tommy continues to attract attention wherever he goes.
Can't really blame them, as bad as he looks
People stare at Tommy due to his unappealing appearance.
He understands, others can't accept him
Tommy understands that societal acceptance is challenging for him.
Ain't got no past, to look back upon
Reference to his troubled or non-existent past.
He says: I'll get release, when death gives me peace, Cause then,
Repetition of the idea that death will bring him release.
No one will bother me again
Anticipation of peace and freedom from disturbances after death.
That's where I'll hide, by my lord Jesus side
Imagining finding solace by being close to Jesus in the afterlife.
Tommy Twang, a right old man
Reiteration of Tommy Twang's name.
Everybody knows his plan
Restating that Tommy's life plan is well-known to everyone.
To live on old bread and water's all he can
Repetition of his simple lifestyle - old bread and water.
Where he came from no one understand
The mystery of Tommy's origin persists.
Tommy Twang
Final mention of Tommy Twang.
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