Lyrics
Everybody calls me bo I got no money but I hold my row
Identifying as "Bo" despite financial struggles, emphasizing resilience.
Some folks say I'm just a no good guy
Acknowledging the negative opinions about being a "no good guy."
But I can ride for miles in old boxcar smoke cigarettes butts and used cigars
Describing the ability to travel freely by train, indulging in vices like smoking.
Ridin' the Atlantic Coastal Line
Expressing a connection to the Atlantic Coastal Line through travel.
Hear that lonesome whistle whine smell that perfume of Georgia pines
Sensory imagery of a lonesome whistle and the scent of Georgia pines.
See that big moon roll above this hobo's life is a life I love
Appreciating the beauty of nature during nighttime travel.
Ridin' the Atlantic Coastal Line ridin' the Atlantic Coastal Line
Reiterating the joy of riding the Atlantic Coastal Line.
Well I had me a woman in Albany but a rowdy way's made a wreck of me
Reflecting on a failed relationship in Albany that led to the decision to leave.
And I had to get away before I lost my mind
Escaping from a destructive lifestyle to maintain sanity.
But as long as this rattler takes me around there ain't one woman gonna tie me down
Committing to a free-spirited life, avoiding commitment to any woman.
Ridin' the Atlantic Coastal Line
Reaffirming the connection to the Atlantic Coastal Line as a source of freedom.
Hear that lonesome whistle whine Alabama and Caroline
Continuing the sensory imagery with the whistle and mentions of states.
Florida Georgia Tennessee a hobo's life is a life for me
Stating a preference for the hobo lifestyle over a settled life.
Ridin' the Atlantic Coastal Line ridin' the Atlantic Coastal Line
Repeating the joy of riding the Atlantic Coastal Line.
I make my coffee in a can but this bo ain't worried man
Describing a simple life, making coffee in a can without worries.
Morning sun greets me with the shine
Embracing the morning sun and the positive aspects of the lifestyle.
I go south when the trade winds blow and I go north where there ain't no snow
Indicating a flexible travel pattern based on weather conditions.
Ridin' the Atlantic Coastal Line
Reiterating the connection to the Atlantic Coastal Line during travel.
Hear that lonesome whistle whine smell that perfume of Georgia pines
Repeating sensory experiences, emphasizing the connection to nature.
See that big moon roll above this hobo's life is a life I love
Appreciating the moon during travel and expressing love for the hobo lifestyle.
Ridin' the Atlantic Coastal Line ridin' the Atlantic Coastal Line
Final repetition of the joy derived from riding the Atlantic Coastal Line.
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