Down the Road
Pearly Blue's Charms: A Journey Down the Road of Love
Lyrics
Now down the road just a mile or two
Expressing the proximity of a location down the road where a girl named Pearly Blue resides.
Lives a little girl named Pearly Blue
Introducing the character, Pearly Blue, describing her as a young girl with brown hair and noting her popularity among boys in the town.
About so high and her hair is brown
Providing additional details about Pearly Blue's physical appearance, emphasizing her attractiveness.
The Prettiest thing boys in this town
Reiterating Pearly Blue's appeal, particularly to the boys in the town.
Now anytime you want to know
Indicating readiness to share information about the narrator's whereabouts when traveling down the road.
Where I'm going, down the road
Highlighting the frequent use of the road, a key location in the narrative.
Get my girl on the line
Expressing the intention to contact the narrator's girl, suggesting a close relationship.
You'll find me there most any old time
Stating that the narrator can be found with his girl on the line at almost any time.
Now everyday and Sunday too
Establishing a routine of visiting Pearly Blue every day and on Sundays, underscoring the significance of their relationship.
I go to see my Pearly Blue
Affirming the narrator's commitment to seeing Pearly Blue regularly.
Before you hear that rooster crow
Setting the time of the narrator's visits before the morning rooster's crow.
You'll see me headed down the road
Illustrating the narrator's predictable behavior of heading down the road to visit Pearly Blue.
Now old man Flatt he owned the farm
Introducing old man Flatt and describing his ownership of a farm, highlighting its various sections.
From the hog lot to the barn
Detailing the extent of Flatt's farm, from the hog lot to the barn.
From the barn to the rail
Expanding on the farm's layout, mentioning the rail as part of Flatt's property.
He made his living by carrying the mail
Explaining how Flatt earned a living by carrying mail, providing insight into his occupation.
Now every time I get the blues
Connecting the narrator's emotional state (blues) with a habit of walking extensively.
I walk the soles right off my shoes
Emphasizing the impact of the narrator's emotional state on his physical well-being.
I don't know why I love her so
Expressing uncertainty about the reason for the narrator's deep affection for Pearly Blue.
That gal of mine lives down the road
Reiterating the central theme of the narrative, emphasizing the location of the narrator's beloved Pearly Blue down the road.
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