When the Midnight Choo Choo Leaves for Alabam'
Journey to Alabam': A Melodic Tale of Homecoming Joy
Lyrics
I've had a mighty busy day
I've had a very busy day.
I've had to pack my things away
I had to pack my belongings.
Now I'm going to give the
Now, I'm returning the key to the landlord.
Landlord back his key the very key
Returning the specific key that opened my dull apartment.
That opened up my dreary flat
Reflecting on my dreary flat where I spent many weary nights.
Where many weary nights I sat
Recalling the times spent contemplating my hometown.
Thinking of the folks down home
Thoughts about the people back home who are thinking of me.
Who think of me
Confident that people back home remember me.
You can bet you'll find me singing happily
Expressing the joy of singing happily.
When the midnight choo-choo
Anticipation for the midnight train to Alabama.
Leaves for Alabam' i'll be right there
Commitment to being present when the train departs.
I've got my fare
Having the necessary fare for the journey.
When I see that rusty haired conductor man
Noticing the distinctive conductor and expressing excitement.
I'll grab him by the collar and I'll holler
Planning to get the conductor's attention with enthusiasm.
"Alabam'! Alabam'!"
Shouting enthusiastically about going to Alabama.
That's where you stop your train
Requesting the train to stop in Alabama.
That brings me back again
Desire to return to the place where the journey began.
Down home where I'll remain
Expressing a commitment to staying in the hometown.
Where my honey lamb am
Referring to a loved one as "honey lamb" in Alabama.
I will be right there with bells
Commitment to being present with excitement.
When that old conductor yells
Awareness of the conductor's call to board.
"All aboard! All aboard!
Hearing the announcement to board the train to Alabama.
All aboard for Alabam'"
Confirmation of the destination as Alabama.
The minute that I reach the place
Planning to indulge in a hearty meal upon arrival.
I'm goin' to overfeed my face
Expressing the intention to eat abundantly.
'Cause I haven't had a good
Acknowledging the lack of good meals since departure.
Meal since the day i went away
Expressing the desire to kiss parents multiple times.
I'm goin' to kiss my Pa and Ma
Committing to shower affection on parents.
A dozen times for ev'ry star
Expressing the plan to show love for parents under the starry sky.
Shining over Alabama's new mown hay
Noting the stars over Alabama's new mown hay.
I'll be glad enough to throw myself away
Expressing a willingness to discard oneself in the joy of returning.
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