10 West
Rolling Through California: A Journey of Freedom and Memories
Lyrics
Oh California, if there's one thing I like to see,
Expressing admiration for California and its features.
It's miles of asphalt boiling under the sun.
Appreciating the sight of endless roads under the intense sun.
I'm rolling up my sleeves and I'll wait
Getting ready for hard work or challenges, symbolized by rolling up sleeves.
For the moon rise for any phase it's in.
Willing to wait for any phase of the moon, indicating patience or persistence.
Pray I see no black dogs running
Expressing a hope to avoid obstacles or difficulties ("black dogs").
And ride all night till the early morning.
Commitment to travel through the night until early morning.
Steer with the memories that swim around my head.
Guiding the journey with memories, acknowledging a mix of experiences.
Some are foolish, some so wise, and some just better off dead.
Reflecting on varied memories—some foolish, some wise, and some better left behind.
And I won't slow down.
Emphasizing determination and persistence, refusing to slow down.
Oh California, one thing that I'll see.
Reiterating the admiration for California with a focus on heated roads.
It's blacktop burning under the gun.
Highlighting the intensity of blacktop burning, possibly symbolizing challenges.
Running state to state and I'll wait
Continuing the journey across states, waiting for the calm before inevitable challenges.
For the sun rise and the calm before the storm.
Anticipating challenges and staying prepared before they arise.
Pray I see no black dogs running
Expressing a desire to avoid negative experiences ("black dogs") during the journey.
And ride all night till the break of dawn.
Commitment to ride through the night until dawn, facing challenges head-on.
Steer with the memories that swim around my head.
Continuing the journey guided by memories, acknowledging their diverse nature.
Some are foolish, some are wise, and some just better off dead.
Reflecting on memories—some foolish, some wise, and some better left in the past.
And I won't slow down.
Reaffirming determination to maintain a steady pace, refusing to slow down.
Oh California, you're where I need to be.
Affirming California as the desired destination.
I'm heading to your mountains,
Heading towards California's mountains, rivers, and sea.
Through your rivers, on to your sea.
Expressing the commitment to keep moving to succeed.
And I'll make it only if I stay rolling.
Emphasizing the determination to continue the journey, regardless of the destination.
From there don't care where I'm going.
Indicating a lack of concern for the specific destination as long as the journey continues.
Break for food, smoke, and fuel,
Pause for basic needs—food, smoke, and fuel—essential for the journey.
Come on 50 cent cup to burn up my throat!
Referencing a 50 cent cup, possibly highlighting the simplicity and challenges of the journey.
Steer with the memories, that swim around my head.
Continuing the journey guided by memories, acknowledging their varied nature.
Some are foolish, some so wise, and some just better of dead.
Reflecting on memories—some foolish, some wise, and some better left in the past.
And I won't slow down
Reiterating the determination to maintain a steady pace and not slow down.
And I won't slow down
Affirming the commitment to persevere and not decelerate in the face of challenges.
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