Lyrics
Make sure your baby?s well tucked
Ensure the well-being of your baby by securely placing them in a blanket within the back seat of a wagon.
in a blanket in the basket of a back seat
Specifically, place the baby in the basket of the back seat, emphasizing a sense of care and protection.
of a wagon that don?t run on air
The wagon mentioned does not operate on air, indicating a need for fuel to function.
if you can?t afford the fuel, pray you get the passion
If unable to afford the fuel, hope for the passion to persevere and keep the journey going.
to keep the spirit rolling and get on out of here
Encouragement to maintain the spirit of adventure and overcome obstacles to depart from the current situation.
{CHORUS} get to leave, get to leave, get to leave
Chorus emphasizing the idea of having the opportunity to leave and escape, with the promise of a better world.
with rumors of a better world
The expectation of a more promising world is introduced, creating a desire to leave the current circumstances.
once you get to leave
Reiteration of the hope for a better world once the decision to leave is actualized.
with a thimble full of comfort
When departing, take a small amount of comfort and a modest amount of luck.
and a nickels? worth of luck
Wishing for financial success, hoping one can make more than enough with minimal resources.
may you make out with a buck
The desire for financial abundance expressed with a wish to surpass one's needs.
more then you?ll ever need
Encouragement to thrive on Earth, despite its challenges and limited resources.
on this planet made of rock, hard liquor
Depiction of Earth as a place of solid ground, alcoholic beverages, and discomfort, emphasizing the difficulty of life.
and discomfort with rumors of a better world
Reiteration of the hope for a better world, acknowledging the challenges of the current one.
once we get to leave
Repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the theme of having the opportunity to leave for a better world.
{CHORUS}
Reiteration of the chorus, maintaining the focus on the idea of leaving for a more promising existence.
shadowing the season of change
Mention of the changing season and the presence of shadows, symbolizing the inevitability of change.
the winds blow in and they rearrange
The winds bring change, rearranging aspects of life as they blow in, reflecting the dynamic nature of existence.
tending the garden of change
Caring for the garden of change while acknowledging the disruptive influence of weeds that rearrange the landscape.
the weeds grow in and they rearrange
Continuation of the metaphor of change, suggesting that external factors can alter the course of life.
maybe it?s the angle of the sun
Suggesting that perspective, represented by the angle of the sun, may influence how life is perceived.
when it?s such a twisted light
Exploring the challenges posed by a twisted light, possibly symbolizing distorted or complex perspectives.
or the impossible darkness of a starless night
Reference to the darkness of a starless night, conveying a sense of difficulty or despair.
or the triangle of 3 lovers in need of fresh flight
Mention of a complicated relationship involving three lovers in need of a fresh start or escape.
or the maniac mindings of a monocled monk
Reference to the erratic thoughts of a monocled monk, possibly symbolizing unpredictability or eccentricity.
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