51 Pieces
51 Pieces: A Tale of Unexpected Turns
Lyrics
The O-H-I-O S.H.P had a quota to fill
The Ohio State Highway Patrol had a quota to fulfill.
That quota was me
The speaker is the target of the quota mentioned in line 1.
One helluva a night down at the H.o.B.
Describing an intense night at the House of Blues (H.o.B).
51 pieces on the side of the road
There are 51 pieces (parts) of something on the side of the road.
Francis Ford and Mary Jane
Referring to Francis Ford Coppola and marijuana (Mary Jane).
Mick and Keith down at the bowling lane
Mentioning Mick Jagger and Keith Richards at a bowling alley.
All was cool 'til the sun up came
Everything was fine until sunrise.
51 pieces on the side of the road
Reiterating the presence of 51 pieces on the side of the road.
CHORUS:
Beginning of the chorus.
Well, it never occurred to me
Expressing surprise or realization about a situation.
How 10 out of 10 would go free
Reflecting on a perfect score of 10 out of 10 going free.
For 51 pieces on the side of the road
Reiterating the presence of 51 pieces on the side of the road.
The thunder rolls and the lightning is flashin'
Describing a chaotic scene with thunder, lightning, and sirens.
Sirens scream and the cars are crashin'
Continuation of the chaotic scene with crashing cars.
I'm the object of their passion
The speaker becomes the focus of attention or pursuit.
51 pieces on the side of the road
Reiterating the presence of 51 pieces on the side of the road.
It goes to show, that you never know
Highlighting the unpredictability of life.
Swing up high
Metaphorically advising to be cautious and mindful.
You come down low
Emphasizing the ups and downs in life.
Watch your ass in O-hi-o
Specific cautionary advice for Ohio.
51 pieces on the side of the road
Reiterating the presence of 51 pieces on the side of the road.
REPEAT CHORUS
Repeat of the chorus.
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