Picking You Up
Yearning for You: A Song of Longing
Lyrics
I've been punching the clock week after week
The singer expresses a routine of working diligently week after week.
Working the soles off of the boots on my feet and missin' you
Describes the hard work, emphasizing the effort put into it, and mentions missing someone.
Wish I was kissin' you
The singer desires to be close to and kiss the person they miss.
We did what we did and we tried what we could
Reflects on past actions and efforts made, acknowledging limitations.
Guess you could say it just can't turn out good for everyone
Suggests that the outcome may not be positive for everyone involved.
But I thought you were the one
The singer had expectations of a lasting relationship with the person.
Now I'm down looking to drown what's in this cup
Expresses a low emotional state and a desire to escape by drinking.
But I wish I was picking you up to go riding around
The singer wishes they were picking up the person instead of drowning sorrows.
In a beat up truck with the windows down
Describes an ideal scenario of riding around in a truck with the person.
An old dirt road and a little Hank
Includes details like an old dirt road and listening to Hank Williams' music.
Solo cup with a moonshine drink
Paints a picture of a relaxed and enjoyable moment with a moonshine drink.
I'd give anything to see you smile
The singer expresses a willingness to do anything to see the person happy.
Just pull over and dance for a while
Suggests stopping the truck to share a dance under the headlights.
In the headlight glow to the radio falling in love
Describes a romantic scene with the truck's headlights, radio, and falling in love.
I wish I was picking you up
Reiterates the desire to be picking up the person in a positive context.
I could pick up my head and put on some grin
The singer contemplates lifting their spirits and putting on a happy face.
Tie on a buzz on the town with my friends and drink a few
Despite socializing with friends, the person is still on the singer's mind.
But I'd still think of you
Expresses a continued struggle to cope with emotions while drinking.
And I'd still be trying to kill what's in this cup
The singer attempts to numb emotions but still wishes to be with the person.
'Cause I wish I was picking you up to go riding around
Repeats the desire to pick up the person and have a positive experience.
In a beat up truck with the windows down
Reiterates the imagery of riding around in a truck with the person.
An old dirt road and a little Hank
Mentions details like an old dirt road and enjoying Hank Williams' music.
Solo cup with a moonshine drink
Describes a scene with a solo cup and a moonshine drink.
I'd give anything to see you smile
The singer expresses a willingness to make the person smile at any cost.
Just pull over and dance for a while
Suggests stopping the truck to share a dance and create a joyful moment.
In the headlight glow to the radio falling in love
Describes a romantic scene with headlights, radio, and falling in love.
I wish I was picking you up
Repeats the desire to be picking up the person in a positive context.
I wish I was picking you up
Reiterates the wish to pick up the person, emphasizing the sentiment.
Well it is what it is and we ain't what we used to be
Reflects on the current state of the relationship, accepting the reality.
But this bar room barstool ain't where I wanna be
Expresses discontent with the current setting, a bar, and a barstool.
'Cause I wish I was picking you up to go riding around
Repeats the desire to pick up the person and have a positive experience.
In a beat up truck with the windows down
Reiterates the imagery of riding around in a truck with the person.
An old dirt road and a little Hank
Mentions details like an old dirt road and enjoying Hank Williams' music.
Solo cup with a moonshine drink
Describes a scene with a solo cup and a moonshine drink.
I'd give anything to see you smile
The singer expresses a willingness to make the person smile at any cost.
Just pull over and dance for a while
Suggests stopping the truck to share a dance and create a joyful moment.
In the headlight glow to the radio falling in love
Describes a romantic scene with headlights, radio, and falling in love.
I wish I was picking you up
Repeats the desire to be picking up the person in a positive context.
I wish I was picking you up
Reiterates the wish to pick up the person, emphasizing the sentiment.
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