The Man an' Me and You
Rollin' Down Love's Highway: Gene Watson's Ode to Workin' Hard
Lyrics
Wake up Darlin, I've gotta go
Expressing the need to wake up the partner because the speaker has to leave.
The boss just called an he's got me low
The boss has called, indicating a work-related matter causing distress or concern.
Pick-up in Texas, drop-off in Maine
Describing a work route from Texas to Maine, suggesting a long-distance job.
Then Ill then head back home to you again
Planning to return home after the job in Maine, expressing commitment to the partner.
Well, I hope you understand and miss me too
Hoping for understanding and acknowledgment of missing each other during the separation.
I'm just workin for the man an me an you
Emphasizing that the speaker is working for both the employer ("the man") and the partner.
There's something about the way he shakes my hand
Highlighting a personal connection with the employer, appreciating a positive interaction.
And says, Man, thank you
Quoting the employer expressing gratitude for the speaker's work.
And then my paycheck reflects his gratitude
Linking the employer's gratitude to the paycheck received by the speaker.
And that's enough with your sweet love
Stating that the paycheck, combined with the partner's love, is sufficient for contentment.
To keep these wheels a turnin
Using the metaphor of "wheels turning" to represent the continuity of life and work.
Down the road of life and on the highway too
Describing the journey through the road of life and the highway as the speaker continues working.
While I'm workin for the man an me an you
Reiterating the commitment to work for both the employer and the partner.
Hello Darlin, I had to call
Calling the partner from a location near Arkansas, updating about the journey.
I'm just a mile outside of Arkansas
Indicating the proximity to Arkansas, emphasizing the distance covered for work.
And I was thinkin, when I get home
Thinking about intimate moments upon returning home, expressing anticipation.
About making love to you all night long
Desiring to spend the night making love, showcasing affection and longing.
But I'm hold you with my heart until I do
Committing to hold the partner in the speaker's heart until physically together again.
An keep workin for the man an me an you
Continuing to work for both the employer and the partner.
There's something about the way he shakes my hand
Repeating the positive interaction with the employer and the gratitude expressed.
And says, Man, thank you
Quoting the employer again, highlighting the recurring theme of gratitude.
And then my paycheck reflects his gratitude
Linking the employer's gratitude to the tangible acknowledgment in the form of a paycheck.
And that's enough with your sweet love
Reaffirming that the combination of the paycheck and the partner's love is fulfilling.
To keep these wheels a turnin
Using the metaphor of "wheels turning" again, emphasizing the continuity of life and work.
Down the road of life and on the highway too
Describing the journey on the road of life and the highway, paralleling the work commitment.
While I'm workin for the man an me an you
Reiterating the dedication to working for both the employer and the partner.
Down the road of life and highway too
Repeating the metaphor of the road of life and the highway, emphasizing the ongoing journey.
I'm just workin for the man an me an you
Summarizing the commitment to work for the employer and the partner.
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