Railroad Bulls
Journey of Desolation: Railroad Bulls Unraveled
Lyrics
They could have been eighteen
Reflection on the potential age of individuals, suggesting they might have been young adults.
Or twenty years old
Continuation of the reflection on the age range, possibly emphasizing youth.
They kicked around in the snow
Description of individuals moving or playing in the snow, indicating a carefree or leisurely activity.
Across the plains you saw
Reference to a visual scene featuring headlights across the plains, implying movement or travel.
Headlights burning tall
Further details on the scene, mentioning tall burning headlights, possibly from a truck.
Canada bound trucker
Introduction of a character - a trucker heading towards Canada.
Will you stop
A question directed at the trucker, asking if they will stop.
Listen man the cops beat me up
A statement recounting an incident of police brutality and theft.
And ran off with my dough
Continuation of the incident, mentioning the theft of the speaker's money.
The hobo said, got mama scared
A hobo expressing fear for their mother's safety, hinting at the impact of the incident.
Shot him right through his bones
A violent act against the hobo, with the mention of shooting through the bones.
Across the road you saw
Shifting to another scene, referencing the presence of railroad bulls (security personnel) across the road.
The railroad bulls you know
Clarification that the railroad bulls are present, emphasizing their role or influence.
They kicked around in the snow
Repetition of individuals kicking around in the snow, suggesting a recurring theme or image.
Listen man the cops beat me up
Repetition of the earlier statement about police brutality and theft, underscoring its impact.
And ran off with my dough
Continuation of the recounting of the incident, emphasizing the loss of money.
The hobo said, got mama scared
Reiteration of the hobo's fear for their mother's safety, deepening the emotional impact.
Shot him right through his bones
Repetition of the violent act against the hobo, reinforcing its significance in the narrative.
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