Lyrics
Well I'm goin' out west
Expressing the intention to travel westward.
Where the wind blows tall
Describing the environment with tall winds in the west.
'Cause Tony Franciosa
Referencing Tony Franciosa, possibly indicating a personal connection to Hollywood or fame.
Used to date my ma
Hinting at a familial connection to Tony Franciosa through the speaker's mother.
They got some money out there
Highlighting the presence of wealth in the west.
They're giving it away
Suggesting the availability of opportunities or generosity in the west.
I'm gonna do what I want
Expressing a determination to pursue personal desires and get rewarded for it.
Do what I want
-And I'm gonna get paid
-Little brown sausages
Using metaphorical language to assert the speaker's significance and leading role.
Lying in the sand
-I ain't no extra baby
-I'm a leading man
-Well my parole officer
Describing the speaker's proud moment with a car and a reference to temptation or trouble.
WIll be proud of me
-With my Olds 88
-And the devil on a leash
-My Olds 88
Repetition for emphasis on the car and the tempting influence.
And the devil on a leash
-Well I know karate, Voodoo too
Asserting personal skills in karate and Voodoo, expressing availability to others.
I'm gonna make myself available to you
-I don't need no make up
Rejecting the need for artificial enhancements, affirming physical confidence.
I got real scars
-I got hair on my chest
-I look good without a shirt
-Well I don't lose my composure
Asserting composure in challenging situations, addressing perceptions of appearance.
In a high speed chase
-Well my friends think I'm ugly
-I got a masculine face
-I got some dragstrip courage
Claiming courage and skill in driving, contemplating a change of name to Hannibal or Rex.
I can really drive a bed
-I'm gonna change my name
-To Hannibal or maybe
-Just Rex
-Change my name to Hannibal
Repetition for emphasis on considering a name change.
Or maybe just Rex
-I'm gonna drive all night
Expressing a willingness to drive all night, possibly using substances, waiting for a positive change.
Take some speed
-I'm gonna wait for the sun
-To shine down on me
-I cut a hole in my roof
Metaphorically creating an opening for love or positivity.
In the shape of a heart
-And I'm goin' out west
Reiterating the decision to go west where the speaker believes they will be appreciated.
Where they'll appreciate me
-Goin' out west
Reaffirming the decision to go out west.
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