Milwaukee, Here I Come
Milwaukee Bound: A Journey of Love, Music, and Choices
Lyrics
I'm gonna get on that old turnpike and I'm gonna ride
Expressing the intention to travel on the turnpike.
I'm gonna leave this town 'til you decide
Leaving the current town until a decision is made.
Which one you want the most, them Opry stars or me
Presents a choice between the narrator and Opry stars.
Milwaukee, here I come from Nashville, Tennessee
Announcing the journey from Nashville to Milwaukee.
Milwaukee is where we were before we came here
Reflecting on past experiences in Milwaukee working in a brewery.
Working in a brewery, making the finest beer
Describing the brewery job of making the finest beer.
You came to me on a payday night, said "Let's go to Tennessee"
Recalling a proposal to go to Tennessee on a payday night.
So we came down to Nashville to the Grand Ole Opry
Detailing the journey to Nashville to visit the Grand Ole Opry.
We were watching TV, Porter Wagoner was singing loud
Watching TV, admiring Porter Wagoner, expressing love.
I said that's the man for me, I love him, there's no doubt
Clear affirmation of love for Porter Wagoner.
I'm leaving now see if I can find out where he's at
Leaving to find Porter Wagoner's location.
And if I can't find him, I'll settle for that bluegrass Lester Flatt
Accepting Lester Flatt if unable to find Porter Wagoner.
I'm gonna get on that old turnpike and I'm gonna ride
Reiteration of the intention to travel on the turnpike.
I'm gonna leave this town 'til you decide
Repeating the decision to leave until a choice is made.
Which one you want the most, me or Wilma Lee
Presenting a choice between the narrator and Wilma Lee.
Milwaukee, here I come from Nashville, Tennessee
Repeating the announcement of the journey to Milwaukee from Nashville.
I'm going now and trade my old Ford for an Olds
Expressing the intention to trade the old Ford for an Olds.
I might get all drunked up and trade it for a Rolls
Contemplating getting drunk and trading for a Rolls.
But there's one thing I know for sure, I'll always be blue
Acknowledging a persistent feeling of sadness or "blue" emotions.
There ain't no way to get drunk enough to stop loving you
Affirming the inability to drink enough to stop loving someone.
So, I'm gonna get on that old turnpike and I'm gonna ride
Reiterating the plan to travel on the turnpike.
I'm gonna leave this town 'til you decide
Repeating the decision to leave until a choice is made.
Which one you want the most, me or Jerry Reed
Presenting a choice between the narrator and Jerry Reed.
Milwaukee, here I come from Nashville, Tennessee
Repeating the announcement of the journey to Milwaukee from Nashville.
Oh, Milwaukee, here I come from Nashville, Tennessee
Final affirmation of the journey from Nashville to Milwaukee.
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