Lyrics
It's been a long life, and even longer night
Reflecting on a long life and a challenging night.
That being said, and old as I am, I'm still trying to figure out wrong or right, but I'll be fine
Struggling to determine right from wrong despite age, expressing optimism about the future.
These country meds gonna help me ease my mind
Seeking solace in country meds to find peace of mind.
Rolling down this old road, trying to keep my right wheel on that white line
Driving down a road, metaphorically aiming to stay on the right path.
My vision's blurry, but I ain't in no kind of hurry
Blurred vision, but not in a rush.
You can tailgate and blow your horn, but I know what I'm gonna hear when I get home
Unaffected by external pressures, confident about what awaits at home.
I shouldn't be drinking. I shouldn't be smoking
Acknowledging vices like drinking and smoking.
I shouldn't be hoeing out hear hoping you'll be waiting for me with your arms wide open
Expressing regret for past mistakes and hoping for forgiveness.
Well, I ain't gonna change, even though I'm running out of time
Refusing to change despite awareness of limited time.
They say it's gonna catch up to me one day
Aware of consequences catching up someday.
Well that day, I'll cross that line
Anticipating the day when consequences will be faced (crossing the line).
They say, damn it, cowboy, you just ain't gonna learn
Receiving criticism for not learning from mistakes.
Well, a tree can only grow one way
Comparing personal growth to a tree's unchangeable direction.
Even if you paint that acorn, you can watch me grow
Resisting attempts to be molded or controlled.
Or Cut me down right out of your life
Accepting potential removal from someone's life without much resistance.
I won't put up with much of a fight, cause I never promised you that I would be right
Not promising perfection but acknowledging imperfections.
I know I shouldn't be drinking. I shouldn't be smoking
Reiterating vices and the desire for forgiveness.
I shouldn't be hoeing out here hoping you'll be waiting for me with your arms wide open
Expressing hope for acceptance despite flaws.
Well, I ain't gonna change, even though I'm running out of time
Remaining unchanged despite time constraints.
They say it's gonna catch up to me one day
Acknowledging the eventual consequences catching up.
Well that day, I'll cross that line
Reiterating the determination to face consequences when the time comes.
That day, I'll cross that line ummm..
Emphasizing the inevitability of crossing that line.
Hey, I shouldn't be drinking. I shouldn't be smoking
Repeating acknowledgment of vices and desire for forgiveness.
Oh no, I shouldn't be hoeing out hear hoping you ain't laying somewhere
Expressing concern about a specific situation with regret.
With your legs wide open
Regret over potential consequences of past actions.
But I can't change, cause I'm already out of time
Acceptance of inability to change due to running out of time.
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