Lyrics
Imogene
Introduction of the character "Imogene."
Gabe Lee
Identification of the artist, Gabe Lee.
I struck out on the road tonight
Expressing the act of hitting the road.
Redneck leather Japanese tires
Describing the tires as a mix of redneck and Japanese, perhaps symbolizing a fusion of different lifestyles.
Runnin from a woman, lookin for a fight
Running away from a relationship conflict and seeking confrontation.
Breakin down from time to time
Experiencing breakdowns or challenges periodically.
When I woke up in the morning, I must've lost my way
Waking up disoriented, suggesting a sense of being lost.
Wound up smack dab in the middle of ghost town USA
Finding oneself in a deserted town, highlighting a feeling of isolation.
Backwoods Mississippi a population 23
Referring to a specific location in Mississippi with a small population.
Came by to take a load off, now I never wanna leave
Expressing a desire to stay in this place and avoid returning.
Aint nothing to see
Emphasizing the lack of notable features in the town.
Just little patch of rough hidin in the green
Describing a small, unassuming area hidden in the greenery.
And you can tell the folks back home if they're still askin after me
Indicating that the singer is resolving personal matters in Imogene.
I'm workin it all out in Imogene
Reiterating the singer's commitment to working things out in Imogene.
Shotgun city, telemotor oil,
Describing the town as a place associated with shotguns and motor oil.
Streaks of lightinin buzzin on the coil
Mentioning lightning and coils, possibly symbolizing energy and intensity in the town.
I used to work all day, fuckin work all night
Reflecting on a past life of continuous work and emotional expression.
Spill my heart out on the sly
Sharing personal emotions discreetly.
Well it's hard to make a livin hidin money in a can
Highlighting the difficulty of making a living through unconventional means.
Cause you can't cash out what you ain't cashed in
Emphasizing the challenge of converting effort into tangible rewards.
Take your dead end job on on dead end street
Describing a seemingly unfulfilling job and location.
Throw it on the record hon, put it on repeat
Suggesting the singer's desire to immortalize their experiences through music.
Aint nothing to see
Reiterating the lack of significant attractions in Imogene.
Just little patch of rough hidin in the green
Repeating the image of a modest area concealed in nature.
And you can tell the folks back home if they're still askin after me
Encouraging others to inform those back home that the singer is working things out in Imogene.
I ain't ever comin back, ain't ever comin back
Declaring a firm decision not to return to Imogene.
I ain't ever comin back to Imogene.
Affirming the singer's determination to stay away from Imogene.
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