Three Dog Night
Chasing Shadows in a One-Horse Town
Lyrics
Well you watch that evening sun go sinking down
Reflecting on the sunset and the passage of time.
Another night can't find her 'round
Unable to find someone during the night.
You ask that lonesome moon where can she be
Asking the moon about the person's whereabouts.
But even if he knows ain't telling me
Expressing uncertainty about getting an answer from the moon.
Is Amarillo taking you away
Speculating if Amarillo is taking someone away.
Blame it on the stars what do they say
Blaming the stars for the situation.
The farm don't drink and it damn sure doesn't pay
Describing the challenges of life on the farm.
So that leaves me and these tumbleweeds
Feeling alone, surrounded by tumbleweeds.
Another three dog night in this one horse town
Describing another lonely night in a small town.
With nowhere to go but further down
No prospects for improvement, only a downward path.
Runnin' from myself like some rodeo clown
Running away from oneself, using a rodeo clown metaphor.
It's a three dog night in this one horse town
Reiterating the theme of a challenging night in a small town.
Is Amarillo taking you away
Continuing the speculation about Amarillo's role.
Blame it on the stars what do they say
Attributing the situation to the influence of stars.
The farm don't drink and it damn sure doesn't pay
Highlighting the struggles of farm life.
So that leaves me and these tumbleweeds
Left alone with only tumbleweeds as companions.
Another three dog night in this one horse town
Emphasizing the recurring theme of loneliness.
With nowhere to go but further down
No positive direction to go, only further down.
Runnin' from myself like some rodeo clown
Continuing the metaphor of running away from oneself.
It's a three dog night in this one horse town
Reiterating the challenging night in a small town.
It's a three dog night in this one horse town
Summarizing the situation as a challenging night in a small town.
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