Lyrics
Hang me for a sucker
Expressing vulnerability, admitting to being easily deceived or taken advantage of.
On the plains out of Narrabri
Referring to a location, Narrabri, possibly emphasizing a rural setting.
Swingin' a hoe in a CAL-cotton row
Engaged in manual labor, using a hoe in a cotton field owned by CAL (California) - depicting hard work.
Sweatin' on the dangers to me
Facing potential dangers while working and putting effort into the job.
Bossman's Mr. Tucker
Identifying a figure of authority, Mr. Tucker, the boss.
He's a man I don't care to defy
Expressing reluctance to challenge or oppose Mr. Tucker.
And his only child wicked and wild is seeking my company
Describing Tucker's daughter as rebellious and actively seeking the company of the speaker.
She want to build me up tear me down
Describing Tucker's daughter's behavior of alternating between building up and tearing down the speaker.
Slap my knee bones to the ground
Illustrating physical aggression toward the speaker.
Me and mine are gonna be around
Asserting resilience and determination to endure challenges with the speaker's group.
When Tuckers' daughter's a memory
Anticipating a future when Tucker's daughter will be a distant memory.
Hot sun is a killer
Emphasizing the harshness of the sun and its impact on the speaker.
She'll be waitin' at the end of my line
Indicating Tucker's daughter waiting for the speaker at the end of a metaphorical line.
Taking the shade with a cool lemonade sayin'
Describing a relaxed situation with Tucker's daughter offering refreshments.
Boy I want to talka to you
Expressing Tucker's daughter's desire to communicate with the speaker.
Bossmans' only daughter
Highlighting the identity of Tucker's daughter as the boss's only child.
She ain't his and she'll never be mine
Denying any potential ownership or control over Tucker's daughter.
Never be down on a dollar or two
Emphasizing independence and financial stability of Tucker's daughter.
Or told what she's gonna do
Rejecting external influence on Tucker's daughter's decisions.
She want to build me up tear me down
Reiterating the cycle of building up and tearing down in the relationship with Tucker's daughter.
Slap my knee bones to the ground
Continuing the description of physical aggression against the speaker.
Me and mine are gonna be around
Asserting the speaker's and their group's enduring presence.
When Tuckers' daughters a memory
Repeating the anticipation of a future when Tucker's daughter is just a memory.
Build me up tear me down
Reiterating the cycle of building up and tearing down in the relationship with Tucker's daughter.
I won't kneel 'til the trumpet sounds
Declaring a refusal to submit until a significant event, possibly the end or a climax.
And Tuckers' daughter's a memory
Repeating the anticipation of a future when Tucker's daughter is just a memory.
People born with all they need
Commenting on people born with advantages who may not understand the challenges faced by others.
They don't understand
Highlighting a lack of understanding from privileged individuals.
Everything you want don't come from holding out your hand
Expressing that not everything desired can be obtained simply by reaching out for it.
Tuckers' daughter thinks she sees
Attributing a perception to Tucker's daughter that she has control over someone.
A slave at her command
Acknowledging the speaker as someone controlled by Tucker's daughter.
I know you need some time yet baby
Recognizing Tucker's daughter needs time, but expressing a limitation on the speaker's commitment.
But when the time is right
Advising Tucker's daughter to wait for the right time.
Babe I just ain't your man
Asserting that the speaker is not the right man for Tucker's daughter.
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