Amarillo by Morning
Amarillo Freedom: Riding the Rodeo of Life
Lyrics
Amarillo by mornin' Up from San Antone
Amarillo by morning: Heading towards Amarillo early in the morning from San Antone (San Antonio).
Everything that I got Is just what I've got on
Everything that I got Is just what I've got on: Possessions are minimal, only what the singer is wearing.
When that Sun is high in that Texas sky
When that Sun is high in that Texas sky: Describing a specific time of day in the Texas sky.
I'll be buckin' at the county fair
I'll be buckin' at the county fair: Participating in a rodeo event at the county fair.
Amarillo by mornin' Amarillo I'll be there
Amarillo by mornin' Amarillo I'll be there: Reiterating the destination and determination to reach Amarillo.
They took my saddle in Houston Broke my leg in Santa Fe
They took my saddle in Houston Broke my leg in Santa Fe: Past hardships including losing possessions and physical injuries.
Lost my wife and a girlfriend Somewhere along the way
Lost my wife and a girlfriend Somewhere along the way: Personal losses in relationships during the journey.
But I'll be lookin' for eight When they pull that gate
But I'll be lookin' for eight When they pull that gate: Seeking to score eight points in a rodeo event.
And I hope that Judge ain't blind Amarillo by mornin'
And I hope that Judge ain't blind Amarillo by mornin': Expressing a desire for a fair judgment in the competition.
Amarillo's on my mind
Amarillo's on my mind: Amarillo is a significant thought or goal for the singer.
Amarillo by mornin' Up from San Antone
Amarillo by mornin' Up from San Antone: Repeating the journey and origin details.
Everything that I got Is just what I've got on
Everything that I got Is just what I've got on: Reiterating the minimal possessions.
I ain't got a dime but what I've got is mine
I ain't got a dime but what I've got is mine: Emphasizing ownership of what little the singer has.
I ain't rich But Lord, I'm free
I ain't rich But Lord, I'm free: Though not wealthy, the singer values freedom.
Amarillo by mornin' Amarillo's where I'll be
Amarillo by mornin' Amarillo's where I'll be: Reaffirming Amarillo as the destination.
Amarillo by mornin' Amarillo's where I'll be
Amarillo by mornin' Amarillo's where I'll be: Concluding with a repetition of the destination, underscoring its importance.
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