Friend by My Side
Riding into Freedom: Embracing Life Beyond Four Wheels with City Twigs
Lyrics
This old car is a pile of shit
This old car is in poor condition.
How am I supposed to go where I need to get
The speaker faces challenges in reaching their destination with the current state of the car.
Missing out on women, whiskey, and wine
The speaker feels they are missing out on experiences involving women, whiskey, and wine.
Yeah, if one thing don't stop
If one issue persists, a change is necessary.
Well, it's time
It's time for a change.
Well I'm fixing to trade this old car
The speaker intends to trade the old car.
Hell, a horse could get me just as far
A horse could be as effective as the car for the speaker's needs.
Never miss out on a date
The speaker doesn't miss out on dates.
And I never make the women wait
The speaker is punctual and doesn't keep women waiting.
More than a ride
Emphasizing that the horse is more than just a means of transportation.
A friend by my side
A horse is not just a ride but also a friend accompanying the speaker.
Four legs are sturdier than four wheels
Four legs of a horse are more reliable than four wheels of a car.
And leather interior's got nothing on the way a saddle feels
Leather interior of a car doesn't compare to the comfort of a saddle.
I don't have to bother keeping repairs in sight
With a horse, the speaker doesn't need to worry about constant repairs.
And I don't have to bother with a check engine light
No need to pay attention to a check engine light with a horse.
Well I'm fixing to trade this old car
Reiteration of the speaker's intention to trade the old car.
Hell, a horse could get me just as far
A horse can be as effective as a car for the speaker's needs.
Never miss out on a date
The speaker doesn't miss dates.
And I never make the women wait
The speaker is punctual and doesn't keep women waiting.
More than a ride
Reiteration that the horse is more than just a ride.
A friend by my side
The horse is a friend accompanying the speaker.
A cowboy needs a ride
A cowboy needs a reliable mode of transportation.
And a Big Iron at his side
A cowboy also needs a dependable weapon by their side.
Money's an afterthought
Money is not the primary concern for the speaker.
With a buzz and a steady trot
A pleasant feeling is achieved through a buzz and a steady trot.
I'm fixing to trade this old car
Reiteration of the speaker's intention to trade the old car.
Hell, a horse could get me just as far
A horse can be as effective as a car for the speaker's needs.
Never miss out on a date
The speaker doesn't miss dates.
And I never make the women wait
The speaker is punctual and doesn't keep women waiting.
Long road ahead, well I'm keeping 'er steady
The speaker is prepared for a long road ahead and is maintaining a steady pace.
Wouldn't trade her in for a '69 Chevy
The speaker values the current companion (likely the horse) and wouldn't trade it for a classic car.
More than a ride
Reiteration that the horse is more than just a ride.
A friend by my side
The horse is a friend accompanying the speaker.
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