Hitchin'
Wandering Souls: A Journey through Roads and Reflections
Lyrics
With one bottle of water and another full of whiskey
Setting the scene with the narrator carrying a bottle of water and whiskey, contemplating the remnants of cigarettes, possibly in a journey or difficult situation.
Five cigarettes left in my pack and I wonder if you miss me
Expressing a sense of longing or nostalgia, wondering if someone (possibly a loved one) misses the narrator.
My thumb is sore my feet still hurt, but all of this is what it's worth
Physical discomfort from hitchhiking or traveling, emphasizing that the experience is valuable despite the challenges.
I got one hundred miles till I get to the next state
Specifying the distance the narrator needs to cover, indicating the journey's ongoing nature.
Trucks, cars and interstates
Observations of the surroundings, noting the presence of vehicles, police, and the difficulty in getting a ride, but expressing optimism.
Cops and people running late
-It seems as though no body want to give you a goddamn ride, but if you're lucky, which you are
-Somebody just might stop their car, give you food and pepsi cans, cigarettes and garbage bags
Highlighting the potential generosity of strangers who might offer assistance in the form of food, drinks, cigarettes, and essentials.
With one bottle of water and another full of whiskey
Repeating the initial scenario, reinforcing the idea of the journey, physical discomfort, and the anticipation of reaching the next state.
Five cigarettes left in my pack and I wonder if you miss me
-My thumb is sore my feet still hurt, but all of this is what it's worth
-I got one hundred miles till I get to the next state
-Spange for change and dumpsterdive
Encouraging resourcefulness in making ends meet, suggesting activities like begging for change and scavenging for food to survive.
Do what you will to make it by
-If you're lucky you'll get some cash
-You've walked a while so rest your back
-Don't you listen to the stupid shit, that passer by's tend to cuss and spit
Advising the narrator to ignore negative comments from passersby and to keep walking towards their goal.
Keep on walking down that road till you're puking on your friends couch
Humorous imagery of continuing the journey until reaching a point of exhaustion, possibly at a friend's place.
With one bottle of water and another full of whiskey
Reiteration of the initial situation, emphasizing the endurance required for the journey and the potential emotional aspect of missing someone.
Five cigarettes left in my pack and I wonder if you miss me
-My thumb is sore my feet still hurt, but all of this is what it's worth
-I got one hundred miles till I get to the next state
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