Lyrics
Oh go easy there, cousin
Cautioning someone, likely a relative or friend, to be careful
There's a storm a-comin'
Warning about an approaching storm or difficult situation
Better quit your runnin' and back down
Suggesting that running away won't solve the impending problem
I ain't lyin' to you, mister
Assuring the truth of the situation to someone
Certifiable twister
Describing a severe, undeniable problem or challenge
Headed straight for the center of this town
Indicating the storm's direct path toward the town center
And oh yes my brothers
Expressing solidarity and mutual support among people
We are gonna lean on each other
Emphasizing the need for unity in overcoming difficulties
If we're gonna turn this situation 'round
Stressing the collaborative effort to change the situation
Oh and all of it was true
Confirming the truthfulness of a previous statement or experience
The sunlight shines right through
Highlighting the clarity of understanding or revelation
You thought you were done with those days
Acknowledging a past phase in life that seemed to be over
But they ain't done with you
Suggesting that the past still has an impact on the present
Oh we'll get you down off of the ropes
Offering assistance and support to someone facing challenges
We'll clean you up, we'll give you hope
Promising to help recover and provide optimism
Check your bruised and battered egos at the door
Encouraging humility by leaving pride outside
All our schemes have been foiled
Recognizing past failures or setbacks in plans
Give away what's left of the spoils
Suggesting a willingness to share remaining resources
We can always leave 'em wantin' a little more
Leaving room for improvement or desire in others
And the wounded bird of all our trust
Metaphorically representing broken trust and betrayal
Lie in the field covered in rust
Depicting the damage and neglect suffered by trust
The topsoil has blown into our blood
Describing the contamination of the essence or core values
And there's a divine purpose
Referring to a deeper, meaningful purpose in existence
Lying just below the surface
Suggesting that the purpose is hidden but significant
You're the one that I've been dreaming of
Expressing a romantic or ideal connection with someone
Oh and all of it was true
Reiterating the truthfulness of a previous statement or experience
The sunlight shines right through
Emphasizing the transparency of the situation or revelation
You thought you were done with those days
Reflecting on a past phase in life that seemed concluded
But they ain't done with you
Indicating that the past continues to influence the present
Oh go easy there, cousin
Repeating the cautionary advice to be careful
There's a storm a-comin'
Reiterating the warning about an impending storm
Better board up all your windows and your doors
Advising preparation for the storm by securing shelter
And there's a divine purpose
Echoing the idea of a hidden but meaningful purpose
Lying just below the surface
Connecting the purpose to a specific person
You're the one that I was put here for
Implying a sense of destiny or divine placement
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