Pass You By
Rolling On, Silent and Strong
Lyrics
I got an old V-8 from the year I was born
I possess a V-8 engine car from the year I was born.
Don't look like much, just a flat black Ford
The car doesn't have an impressive appearance; it's a simple flat black Ford.
The engine's clean, I could paint it someday
The engine is in good condition, and there's a possibility of painting it in the future.
But most of the time I like it this way
However, I generally prefer the current unadorned state of the car.
Don't turn no head, don't catch no eye
I don't seek attention, and I avoid making eye contact.
Just a wind on the road, gonna pass you by
Traveling down the road without drawing notice, just like the wind, intending to pass by others.
Well I used to talk tough, I used to get loud
Used to be confrontational and loud, wanting to make a mark in the town.
Want to paint my name all over this town
Had a desire to leave a lasting impression by marking my name everywhere.
The folks lined up just to dog my day
People used to criticize and challenge me.
Now if i stay quiet, they stay out of my way
Now, by staying quiet, I avoid confrontations and people leave me alone.
Don't turn no head, don't catch no eye
Continuing the theme of avoiding attention and passing through unnoticed.
Just a wind on the road, gonna pass you by
Similar to the earlier statement, emphasizing the intention to pass by without drawing attention.
I got a brand new plan, I'm gonna help myself
Expressing a new plan to improve one's situation and share the benefits in a town that favors the wealthy.
'Cause it's a fat man's town, I'm gonna share the wealth
Highlighting the determination to address the imbalance in a town dominated by affluent individuals.
Put the money in the bag, keep your hands in sight
Describing a scene of a robbery or illegal activity involving putting money in a bag and asking others to comply.
Turn around, count to ten, and I go back into the night
Providing instructions for the situation, counting to ten, and disappearing into the night.
Don't turn no head, don't catch no eye
Reiterating the theme of avoiding attention and passing through without making an impact.
Just a wind on the road, gonna pass you by
Similar to earlier lines, emphasizing the desire to pass by unnoticed while traveling.
Don't come over here, Don't scream don't cry
Warning others to stay away, not to make noise or cry out.
Just a wind on the road, gonna pass you by
Reiterating the intention to pass by without being disturbed or noticed.
I got an old V-8 from the year I was born
Repeating the mention of owning an old V-8 car from the year of birth.
Don't look like much, just a flat black Ford
Reiterating the humble appearance of the car, a flat black Ford.
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