Lyrics
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Repeated expression of excitement or attention, setting an energetic tone.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
-We were rollin' and tumblin'
Describes engaging in activities, possibly dancing or moving energetically all night.
Right the whole night long
-We were rollin' and tumblin'
Reiteration of the lively and continuous nature of the rolling and tumbling throughout the night.
Right the whole night long
-When I woke up this mornin' baby
Waking up to find something valuable or significant missing, suggesting a sense of loss.
All I had was gone
-Well I rolled my baby
Describes rolling the singer's baby, possibly in a playful or affectionate manner.
She's goin' to jump and shout
-Well I rolled my baby
Reiteration of rolling the baby, emphasizing the joy and excitement associated with it.
She's goin' to jump and shout
-When that train rolls up boys
Anticipation of a train's arrival, possibly symbolizing a significant event or reunion.
I'm gonna come walkin' on home
-Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Repeated expression, maintaining the energetic and attention-grabbing atmosphere.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
-Engine driver blows that whistle
Depiction of the sounds of an approaching train, adding a dynamic element to the narrative.
Fireman rings that bell
-Engine driver blows that whistle
Reiteration of the train's sounds, highlighting their significance in the storyline.
Fireman rings that bell
-Well I didn't have time boys
Expresses regret or haste, indicating a lack of time to say goodbye to the singer's baby before departure.
To bid my baby farewell
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