Border
Journey through the Desert: Unveiling the Depths of the Border
Lyrics
Twenty miles down a desert road
Describing a location, 20 miles down a desert road.
If he walked that far, he ain't never comin' home
Suggests someone's absence, implying they may never return.
Sonoran sun, it never quits
Refers to the relentless Sonoran sun that doesn't stop shining.
If you cover your neck, it'll burn your lips
Describes the extreme heat causing burns when exposed.
Thorns in his hair, dust in his teeth
Imagery of thorns in hair and dust in teeth, portraying hardship.
Coyote man, land of the free
Refers to someone as a "Coyote man" in a land of freedom.
A water can, land of the free
Contrasts the freedom with the necessity of a water can for survival.
There is always a reason
States the presence of a reason or explanation for situations.
A story to tell
Emphasizes the existence of a narrative or experience to share.
But you cannot measure a man until
Implies that understanding a person requires experiencing their struggles.
You've been down the deepest well
Highlights the necessity of facing significant challenges to truly know someone.
And when I get to the land of the brave
Expresses a desire to reach a courageous or strong place.
Gonna be me a hammer and work all day
Plans to work diligently once in that brave place.
Send it all back to the family
Intends to send earnings back home to family.
Save a few bucks for that bull canteen
Planning to save money for a specific water container (canteen).
Stand outside that hardware store
Willingness to work any job available at a hardware store.
Don't matter the job they need me for
Expresses readiness to take on any job requirement.
There is always a reason
Reiteration of the presence of explanations for situations.
A story to tell
Reiteration of the existence of stories or experiences to share.
But you cannot measure a man until
Re-emphasizes the need to undergo significant challenges to understand others.
You've been down the deepest well
Restates the necessity of experiencing deep hardships to truly know someone.
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