Proud Mary
River's Redemption: Breaking Free from City Chains
Lyrics
Well I left a good job in the city
Leaving a good job in the city, expressing a major life change.
Workin' for the man every night and day
Working for someone every night and day, emphasizing dedication and hard work.
And I never lost one minute of sleepin'
Never losing sleep over past choices or missed opportunities.
Worryin' bout the way things might have been
Not worrying about how things could have been different.
A big wheel to keep on turnin'
Referring to life as a big wheel that keeps turning, suggesting continuity.
Proud Mary keeps on burnin'
"Proud Mary" symbolizes a consistent and enduring force in life.
I said, "Rollin', rollin', rollin' on the river"
Repeating the mantra of rolling on the river, signifying forward movement.
George you know I cleaned a lot of things down in Memphis
Recalling experiences in Memphis, indicating a diverse past.
Popped a lot of cane in New Orleans
Mentioning New Orleans and activities, portraying a colorful history.
But I never saw the good side of the city
Not seeing the positive side of the city until a transformative experience.
Till I hitched a ride on this river boat queen
Finding positivity after hitching a ride on a river boat.
Big wheels keep on turnin'
Reiterating the theme of life's big wheels persistently turning.
Proud Mary keeps on burnin'
"Proud Mary" continues to burn, symbolizing resilience.
I said, "Rollin', rollin', rollin' on the river"
Repeating the call to keep rolling on the river, reinforcing forward momentum.
Well if you come down to the river
Inviting others to the river, suggesting a communal experience.
Well I bet you gonna find some people joining who do you
Expecting people to join and share experiences by the river.
You don't have to worry George if you have no money
Assuring George that lack of money is not a concern among the river community.
People on the river are happy to give
Highlighting the generosity and willingness to give among riverside inhabitants.
I said, "The big wheel will keep on turnin'
Reaffirming the continuity of the big wheel's turning.
Proud Mary keeps on burnin'
"Proud Mary" remains resilient and enduring.
We're rollin', rollin', rollin' on the river"
Continuing to roll on the river, emphasizing perpetual movement.
I said, "We're rollin', rollin', rollin' on the river"
Repeating the assertion of continuous rolling on the river.
Rollin', rollin' on the river
Further emphasizing the ongoing, rhythmic motion on the river.
Rollin', rollin', rollin' on the river on the river
Repeating the mantra with emphasis on rolling on the river.
Rollin', rollin', rollin' on the river on the river
Continuing the emphasis on perpetual movement on the river.
I said, "We're rollin', rollin', rollin' on the river"
Affirming the continuous rolling on the river.
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