Are You Sure Waylon Done It This Way
Musical Reflections: Decoding Waylon's Legacy with Clint Black
Lyrics
Lord, it's the same old thing
Expressing a sense of familiarity or monotony in the country music scene.
Fiddle and guitar
Highlighting traditional country music instruments.
Where do we take it from here?
Pondering the future direction of country music.
Rhinestone suits new shiny car
Referencing the iconic country image of rhinestone suits and flashy cars.
Well, It's been the same way for years
Reflecting on the enduring nature of the country music genre.
It's bound to change
Suggesting an inevitable evolution or transformation in the genre.
Somebody told me when I came to Nashville
Recalling advice received upon arriving in Nashville, suggesting success.
"Son you finally got it made"
Assuming that success has been achieved similar to Waylon Jennings.
Ole Waylon made it here and we're all sure that you will
Referencing Waylon Jennings as a successful figure in Nashville.
But I don't think Waylon done it this way
Expressing doubt about following Waylon Jennings' path in the music industry.
No, I don't think Waylon done it this way
Reiterating skepticism about adopting Waylon Jennings' approach.
Ten years on the road making one night stands
Describing a decade of touring with brief performances.
Speeding my young life away
Acknowledging a fast-paced and possibly reckless lifestyle on the road.
Tell me one more time just so's I'll understand
Seeking clarification about whether Waylon Jennings followed a similar lifestyle.
Are you sure Waylon done it this way?
Questioning the authenticity of Waylon Jennings' chosen path.
Did ole Waylon done it this way?
Persisting in questioning whether Waylon Jennings did indeed follow that path.
I've seen the world with an eight piece band
Sharing experiences of global travel with a band.
Looking at the back side of me
Reflecting on self-examination or introspection.
Singing my songs one of his now and then
Acknowledging the influence of Waylon Jennings on the artist's music.
But I don't think Waylon done it this way
Expressing doubt about replicating Waylon Jennings' style or success.
No, I don't think Waylon done it this way
Reiterating skepticism about emulating Waylon Jennings.
Woke up this morning, it was drizzin' rain
Describing a rainy morning.
Around the curve come a long black train
Introducing a metaphorical "long black train" as a symbol of change.
Heard somebody yodel and a hobo moan
Evoking sounds associated with traditional country music and hardships.
Jimmy he's dead he's been a long time gone
Mentioning the passing of someone named Jimmy.
Yeah
Adding emphasis or affirmation.
(Woop, woop, woop)
Imitating sounds associated with excitement or celebration.
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