Lyrics
I don't need no one's opinion
I am not concerned with others' opinions.
On the matter concerning my dress
I don't care about what people think of my attire.
I was raised in a clinic down in Oklahoma
I was brought up in a clinic in Oklahoma.
There were many things I did not possess
I lacked many things during my upbringing.
I never complained because my father said
Despite the lack, I didn't complain, guided by my father's advice.
"Son, you'll get your chance before you're my age"
My father assured me that I'd have opportunities in life.
Then he took me upstairs and gave me this suit
He then gave me a suit with a message evident on his face.
Written all over his face
Expressing approval or pride in the gift.
He said, "others may come and the others may go
Others may come and go, but the suit will remain a constant.
But that suit will be around wherever you're goin'"
Reiteration of the enduring nature of the suit.
Three button hand me down
Referring to the suit as a three-button hand-me-down.
Three button hand me down
Repeating the description of the suit.
Now I had my fair share of these women
I've had relationships, but they interfered with my commitment to the suit.
But they came between me and my suit
Partnerships posed a challenge to my dedication to the suit.
There was a filly from Boston, a barmaid from Houston
Naming specific women from different places.
Not forgetting the one in Detroit
Recalling encounters with women.
They said, "we like you, boy, and we think you're sweet
Women appreciate me but want me to discard the suit.
But can't you lose your suit?"
I refuse to give up the suit despite their requests.
I said, "no, no, no, no, you can't do that to me"
Asserting the importance of the suit, echoing father's advice.
I remember what my father said
Recalling father's guidance in maintaining the suit.
He said, "others may come and the others may go
Reiterating the enduring nature of the suit.
But that suit will be around wherever you're goin'"
Emphasizing that the suit will persist wherever one goes.
Three button hand me down, ha, ha
Repeating the description of the suit in a playful manner.
Three button hand me down
Again describing the suit as a three-button hand-me-down.
I've never been a tidy dresser
Admitting to not being a neat dresser.
And the fold in my trousers, it ain't straight
Acknowledging the imperfection in trouser folding.
Still, I know a good cloth when I see one
Recognizing quality cloth, justifying the choice of the gray flannel suit.
That's why I'm clad in this gray flannel suit
Explaining the rationale behind wearing the gray flannel suit.
Sometimes I wonder if I should visit a tailor
Contemplating a visit to a tailor for a more polished appearance.
And get myself a smooth outfit
Recalling father's words, emphasizing the suit's significance.
Then I remember what my father said to me
Quoting father's encouragement to embrace the open road.
I'll make you from the open road, you all know this
Reiterating the enduring nature of the suit.
He said, "others may come and the others may go
Stressing the longevity of the suit despite life's changes.
But that suit'll be around wherever you go", c'mon
Repeating the sentiment that the suit will persist everywhere.
Three button hand me down
Playfully referencing the three-button hand-me-down suit.
Three button hand me down, haha
Reiterating the description of the suit with a humorous tone.
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