Houston
Journey through Desolation: Dean Martin's 'Houston' Blues
Lyrics
Well it's lonesome in this old town
Expressing loneliness and a sense of isolation in the current place or environment.
Everybody puts me down
Feeling constantly criticized or belittled by everyone around.
I'm a face without a name
Feeling unrecognized or anonymous, lacking identity or significance.
Just walking in the rain
Metaphorically portraying a feeling of aimlessness or wandering without purpose.
Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston
Expressing a strong desire or intention to return to Houston, emphasizing the repetition for emphasis and emphasis on the destination.
I got holes in both of my shoes
Indicating poverty or a lack of resources, possibly emphasizing a difficult financial situation.
Well I'm a walking case of the blues
Describing a feeling of deep sadness or melancholy.
Saw a dollar yesterday
Refers to having some money briefly but losing it quickly due to unforeseen circumstances.
But the wind blew it away
Illustrates a situation where external factors prevent one from holding onto their possessions or resources.
Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston
Reiterating the strong desire or determination to return to Houston, emphasizing it once again.
I haven't eaten in about a week
Describing extreme hunger, emphasizing the physical toll of deprivation.
I'm so hungry when I walk I squeak
Emphasizing the severity of the hunger by portraying a squeaking sound when walking, indicating extreme physical discomfort.
Nobody calls me friend
Feeling abandoned or isolated, lacking companionship or support.
It's sad the shape I'm in
Expressing sadness and despair regarding one's current condition.
Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston
Reiterating the strong intention or desire to return to Houston, emphasizing it once again.
Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston
Repeating the determination to return to Houston.
I got a girl waiting there for me
Indicating a romantic relationship or someone significant waiting in Houston.
Well at least she said she'd be
Expressing uncertainty or doubt about the commitment of the person waiting in Houston.
I got a home and a big warm bed
Highlighting the comfort and security of having a home and a comfortable bed in Houston.
And a feather pillow for my head
Emphasizing the small comforts and luxuries of home life, like a feather pillow, in Houston.
Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston
Reiterating the strong desire or intention to return to Houston, emphasizing it once again.
Well it's lonesome in this old town
Reflecting the continued feeling of loneliness and isolation in the current town.
Everybody put me down
Reiteration of feeling constantly criticized or belittled by everyone around.
I'm a face without a name
Feeling unrecognized or anonymous, lacking identity or significance, repeated from earlier in the song.
Just walking in the rain
Metaphorically portraying a feeling of aimlessness or wandering without purpose, repeated from earlier in the song.
Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston
Reiterating the strong desire or determination to return to Houston, emphasizing it once again.
Goin' back to Houston, Houston, Houston
Repeating the determination to return to Houston, emphasizing it one last time as the song ends.
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