Just A Song
Harmony of Heartbreak: Ike Drummond's Melody of Life and Love
Lyrics
It's just a song
Expressing that the subject of the discussion is something simple or trivial: a song.
Some old lonesome tale of a love that's dead and gone
Referring to typical themes in songs about lost love or relationships that have ended.
A broken heart or new love that's made its mark
Contrasting a broken heart with a new love that has left a lasting impression.
But every song's about something that touched my heart
Highlighting that each song is inspired by personal experiences or emotions.
Don't matter whether it's happy or sad
Emphasizing that the emotional content of a song (happy or sad) is inconsequential.
About good love or bad
Indicating that songs cover both positive and negative aspects of love.
Because every word holds a piece of my soul
Asserting that the lyrics contain fragments of the songwriter's soul or essence.
And I write them so I can share
Expressing the purpose of writing songs is to share personal emotions, both joy and sorrow.
Both my happiness and despair
Highlighting the intent to express the songwriter's full range of emotions through songwriting.
So, yeah I'd say it's more than just a song
Stating that a song holds deeper significance beyond its surface value.
It's just some wood
Describing an object made of wood, specifically referring to a musical instrument.
With some strings and cracks in the top of a box that's worn
Depicting a worn musical instrument with signs of usage and age.
It's played a thousand nights out on those old honky tonk floors
Describing the history of the instrument, having been played extensively in various venues.
And it's just like me cause it is always ready for more
Comparing the durability of the instrument to the songwriter's resilience and readiness for more experiences.
Because every scar tells a story
Signifying that scars on the instrument tell stories, akin to life experiences.
And every dent is important
Emphasizing the importance of every mark or imperfection on the instrument.
Because it reminds me of all the lessons that I've learned
Reflecting on the lessons learned from the wear and tear of the instrument.
And no, I won't trade that old thing
Declaring the songwriter's refusal to exchange or discard the sentimental instrument.
Cause you see it was my daddy's
Explaining the sentimental value of the instrument as it belonged to the songwriter's father.
So, yeah I'd say it's more than just some wood
Asserting that the instrument holds deeper sentimental value than mere wood.
It's just a flag
Introducing a symbolic representation of a flag and the controversy surrounding it.
They hate it cause of what it stands for and that's sad
Explaining the reasons behind the dislike or hatred for the flag's symbolism.
They do everything they can to tear it in half
Describing attempts to damage or destroy the flag due to its representation.
But they can't because it's much more than a flag
Asserting that the flag embodies more profound meaning beyond being a mere piece of cloth.
It stands for peace and stands for truth
Enumerating the positive values and ideals associated with the flag.
And it stands for us being free
Emphasizing the flag's representation of freedom.
And so many paid the price for it to still fly
Acknowledging the sacrifices made by many for the flag to endure.
God bless this country and Lord I pray
Offering a prayer for the country and its people, asking for understanding and enlightenment.
That you'll open their eyes to see
Expressing hope for a broader perspective and appreciation for the flag's significance.
That it's more than just some stars and stripes flown up where their eyes can see
Reiterating that the flag represents more than a mere visual symbol.
It's all the beauty of this land
Describing the beauty and essence of the country symbolized by the flag.
It's the old red, white, and blue
Referring to the colors and symbolization of the American flag.
So yeah I'd say it's more than just a flag
Reiterating the multifaceted significance of the flag beyond its physical form.
And yeah I'd say this is more than just some wood
Concluding that both the instrument and the flag hold profound meanings beyond their physical appearances.
And yeah I'd say this is more than just a song
Affirming that the songwriter perceives depth and significance in the song beyond its superficial identity.
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