Nine Pound Hammer
Unveiling the Weighty Journey: Nine Pound Hammer Insights
Lyrics
See this nine pound hammer (nine pound hammer)
Expresses the singer's observation of a heavy nine-pound hammer.
Is a little too heavy (little too heavy)
Suggests that the hammer's weight is a bit much for the singer.
For my size (for my size)
Highlights the inappropriateness of the heavy hammer for the singer's size.
For my size
Reiterates the mismatch between the hammer's weight and the singer's size.
Now roll on buddy (roll on buddy)
Encourages a companion to keep moving swiftly.
Don't you roll so slow (roll so slow)
Advises against moving at a slow pace.
How can I roll (how can I roll)
Questions how the singer can continue rolling (traveling) smoothly.
When the wheels won't go
Expresses frustration when the wheels won't turn as desired.
I'm going on a mountain (going on a mountain)
Announces the singer's intention to climb a mountain to visit their sweetheart.
To see my baby (to see my baby)
Specifies the purpose of the mountain journey – to see the singer's beloved.
And I ain't coming back (ain't coming back)
Declares the singer's decision not to return after reaching the mountain.
No I ain't coming back
Reiterates the singer's determination not to come back.
Now roll on buddy (roll on buddy)
Encourages a companion to maintain a brisk pace.
Don't you roll so slow (roll so slow)
Advises against a slow and sluggish roll (journey).
How can I roll (how can I roll)
Questions how the singer can continue rolling smoothly despite obstacles.
When the wheels won't go
Expresses frustration when the wheels won't turn as desired (repeated theme).
Ain't one hammer (ain't one hammer)
States that there is no hammer in the tunnel like the singer's.
In this tunnel (in this tunnel)
Specifies the uniqueness of the singer's hammer within the tunnel.
That rings like mine (rings like mine)
Emphasizes the distinct sound or quality of the singer's hammer.
That rings like mine
Reiterates the uniqueness of the singer's hammer within the tunnel.
Now roll on buddy (roll on buddy)
Encourages a companion to maintain a swift pace (repeated theme).
Don't you roll so slow, roll so slow)
Advises against a slow and sluggish roll (journey) (repeated theme).
How can I roll, how can I roll)
Questions how the singer can continue rolling smoothly despite obstacles (repeated theme).
When the wheels won't go
Expresses frustration when the wheels won't turn as desired (repeated theme).
Now roll on buddy (roll on buddy)
Encourages a companion to maintain a brisk pace (repeated theme).
Don't you roll so slow (roll so slow)
Advises against a slow and sluggish roll (journey) (repeated theme).
How can I roll (how can I roll)
Questions how the singer can continue rolling smoothly despite obstacles (repeated theme).
When the wheels won't go
Expresses frustration when the wheels won't turn as desired (repeated theme).
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