Lyrics
Well
Expression of anticipation or acknowledgment.
Chuga chuga chuga chuga chuga chuga chuga
Repetitive onomatopoeic sounds resembling a steam engine's rhythmic movement.
Steam engine
Introduction of the metaphorical "steam engine."
Rollin' down the tracks
Describing the movement of the steam engine along the tracks.
Station bell ringin'
Reference to a station bell ringing, indicating a stop or transition.
Gotta hurry back
Feeling the need to return promptly.
Steam engine
Reiteration of the steam engine's presence.
Runnin' outta steam
Suggesting a decline or loss of energy in the steam engine.
Go out with a bang now
Expressing the desire for a remarkable end.
Do you know what I mean?
Seeking understanding or confirmation of the previous statement.
My daddy drank it black and so do I
Personal connection to the preference for black coffee, perhaps inherited from the father.
Another day, another coffee and the years go by
Reflection on the passage of time through the routine of daily life.
Too much lemon, not enough honey
Imbalance in life, metaphorically represented by the lemon and honey ratio in coffee.
Makes baby grumpy baby with a grudge to feed
Resulting in a discontented individual with a grudge.
Steam engine (steam engine)
Reiteration of the steam engine metaphor.
Rollin' down the tracks (rollin' down the tracks)
Reiteration of the movement of the steam engine on the tracks.
Station bell ringin'
Repetition of the station bell ringing, emphasizing urgency.
(Gotta hurry back) gotta hurry back
Emphasizing the need to return promptly.
Steam engine (steam engine)
Repetition of the steam engine's existence and a decline in energy.
Running outta steam (running outta steam)
Continued decline in energy, possibly leading to a notable end.
Go out with a bang now
Expressing a desire for a memorable conclusion.
Oh man, what a scream
An exclamation suggesting an intense and memorable experience.
Sister said she's comin', she won't let me down
Introduction of a sister character and her reliability.
She knows my days are numbered and she wrote the number down
Awareness of limited time, symbolized by a numbered list.
Always had it for me, so get it here soon
Consistent support and reliability of the sister character.
Man, we're gonna dance, just look at her move
An anticipation of joy and celebration through dancing.
Watch her move
A call to observe the sister's graceful movements.
Says I like it like that
Expressing a preference for a specific style or situation.
Oh, she does
A confirmation or acknowledgment of the preferred situation.
Steam engine (steam engine)
Reiteration of the steam engine metaphor.
Rollin' down the tracks (rollin' down the tracks)
Reiteration of the movement of the steam engine on the tracks.
Station bell ringin'
Repetition of the station bell ringing, emphasizing urgency.
(Gotta hurry back) gotta hurry back
Emphasizing the need to return promptly.
Steam engine (steam engine)
Repetition of the steam engine's existence and a decline in energy.
Runnin' outta steam (runnin' outta steam)
Continued decline in energy, possibly leading to a notable end.
Go out with a bang now
Expressing a desire for a memorable conclusion.
Yeah, that would be scream
An affirmation of the intensity and memorability of the desired conclusion.
See my engine gleam
Highlighting the visual appeal or shine of the metaphorical engine.
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