I Got a Booking
Wings of Heartache: Chuck Berry's Departure from Love
Lyrics
I got a booking with the airlines
I have a reservation or arrangement with the airlines.
Pack up and going to go
I'm getting ready to leave.
I'm gonna leave here by plane, darling
I plan to depart by plane because traveling by train is too slow.
Because railway is much too slow
Choosing a faster mode of transportation to leave.
I'm goin' back to my hometown
I'm returning to my hometown where people know me better.
Where I'm better known
Implies a sense of familiarity and comfort in the hometown.
'Cause you haven't done nothing, darling
Accusing someone of causing harm to a previously happy home.
But ruin a happy home
Expressing dissatisfaction with the actions of the partner.
Now, when the sun sinks in the hillside
Referring to a specific time, possibly a metaphorical sunset.
The one you love will be gone
Indicating that the loved one will be gone when the sun sets.
And I know I will be blue darling
Anticipating sadness or melancholy after the departure.
But somehow I'll just travel on
Determined to continue the journey despite the emotional difficulty.
Now, would you rather care to kiss me
Presenting a choice between physical affection and parting words.
Or would you prefer to just say goodbye
Asking whether the preference is for a kiss or a farewell.
'Cause I will turn and leave you darling
Expressing the intention to leave, regardless of the choice made.
I don't want to see you cry
Avoiding witnessing the emotional distress of the partner.
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