Lyrics
Bring me my whiskey
Expressing a desire for whiskey, possibly as a coping mechanism or escape.
I'm checking out
Indicating a decision to leave or depart from a situation or life.
Gonna be a long time, girl
Anticipating a lengthy separation from someone, addressed as "girl."
I'm going south
Deciding to head south, suggesting a journey or escape.
Shot up the mountain
Engaging in risky or rebellious activities, like shooting up a mountain.
Robbed that train
Committing a crime, specifically robbing a train for undisclosed reasons.
No way out, little girl
Facing a dire situation with limited escape options.
To get away clean
Acknowledging the difficulty of escaping without leaving a trace.
The sheriff's like lightning
Describing the sheriff's pursuit with the intensity of lightning.
Raised from the dead
Characterizing the sheriff as relentless, rising from challenges like the dead.
A bullet with my name, little girl
Facing a personal threat with a bullet bearing the protagonist's name.
Came at my head
Detailing a close call with a bullet aimed at the protagonist's head.
Two-time loser
Admitting to being a two-time loser, possibly referring to past mistakes.
Breaking the law
Acknowledging a history of breaking the law.
Can't get away, little girl, because
Expressing difficulty escaping consequences due to someone witnessing the actions.
A somebody saw
Emphasizing the impact of being observed or caught in the act.
The sheriff is coming - found me out
Anticipating the sheriff's arrival and the exposure of the protagonist's actions.
The lines of confusion are burning me down
Describing a state of confusion and internal turmoil.
I know what I done - lotta men do
Accepting responsibility for wrongdoing, acknowledging its commonality among men.
But all that I wanted was to get home to you
Expressing a desire to return home despite the consequences.
Baby, I'm going south
Reiterating the decision to head south as a form of escape or pursuit of freedom.
So bring me my whiskey
Repeating the request for whiskey, emphasizing the need for solace.
In the tallest glass
Asking for a substantial amount of whiskey in preparation for a prolonged journey.
Gonna be a long time, little girl
Acknowledging the anticipated long duration of the impending separation.
But it might be the last
Suggesting a sense of finality or uncertainty about the future.
Take me down to Folsom
Mentioning Folsom, possibly a reference to a prison, and Sheriff John Law, indicating law enforcement involvement.
Sheriff John Law
Highlighting the danger of dealing with Sheriff John Law and the potential for a fatal outcome.
Flirting with death, little girl
Describing a risky flirtation with death due to the protagonist's actions.
Somebody talked
Implies betrayal or disclosure of information leading to the protagonist's predicament.
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