Billy Ray Wrote a Song
Journey of Notes: Billy Ray's Melodic Odyssey
Lyrics
Well, we left home free spirits, me and Billy Ray
Leaving home with a carefree attitude, accompanied by Billy Ray.
He was a going to be going to be going and I was running away
Billy Ray had ambitious plans, while the speaker was escaping.
Now we was broke before we got started and it got worse later on
Started with financial difficulties, which worsened over time.
I wrote home for money and Billy Ray wrote a song.
Financial struggles led the speaker to ask for money, while Billy Ray expressed himself through songwriting.
Now the people sure get picky when it comes to givin' a ride
Difficulty in getting rides while hitchhiking.
It didn't take long us leavin' but I thought we'd never arrive
Leaving was quick, but the journey seemed endless.
Now we get more rides than hitches as we hitch hiked along
Improved hitchhiking success as they traveled, with the speaker facing physical discomfort.
I got sore feet and blisters and Billy Ray wrote a song.
The speaker's physical toll contrasted with Billy Ray's creative output.
Billy Ray wrote a song about everything we did
Billy Ray chronicled their experiences in song, highlighting their different perspectives.
I was a-findin' fault he was findin' rhyms that fit?
The speaker was critical, while Billy Ray found poetic inspiration in their actions.
Well, we did a lot of thinkin' most of my thoughts were wrong
The speaker's thoughts were often misguided, emphasizing the contrast in their approaches.
I wanted to ride to Nashville but Billy Ray wrote a song.
Desire to reach Nashville clashed with Billy Ray's focus on songwriting.
Well, we got into Nashville tired, a-hungry and cold
Arriving in Nashville exhausted and lacking resources.
If we'd had a dime between us we could a-called everybody we know
If they had money, they could have contacted others.
We found a bar still open a little band was pickin' away
Despite challenges, they found solace in a bar with live music.
And I set in to drinkin'. Billy Ray set in to play,
The speaker chose to drink, while Billy Ray played music.
He was an overnight sensation I heard the radio say
Billy Ray's sudden success in the music industry, with the journey unmentioned.
Somehow they failed to mention the miles all along the way
The struggles during the journey were overlooked in the media.
Anyway that's how it happened, yeah, and it sure happened strong
Explanation of the events, emphasizing the unexpected success.
They wrote about it happenin' Billy Ray wrote a song.
Media focused on the success, crediting Billy Ray's songwriting.
Billy Ray wrote a song about everything he knew
Billy Ray continued to write songs, capturing his knowledge and experiences.
If I'd a known what I know now, well, I'd-a been writing too
The speaker expresses regret, realizing the value of songwriting too late.
Billy Ray sure had it made and I'm still taggin' along
Billy Ray's success contrasts with the speaker's continued struggle.
I'm a-writing home for money, Billy Ray' still writes the songs
The speaker is still seeking financial support, highlighting the ongoing disparity.
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