Grand Canyon Blues
Chasing Answers: Grand Canyon Blues Unveiled at Twenty-One
Lyrics
I saw the Grand Canyon blues
I experienced deep sadness or melancholy, represented as the "Grand Canyon blues."
When I was twenty-one
This emotional experience occurred when the singer was twenty-one years old.
Got my walkin' shoes from the seventh son
The singer received inspiration or motivation from a mystical figure, possibly a reference to the seventh son, symbolizing guidance.
I heard the tale of two
The singer learned a story about two cities, possibly representing contrasting aspects of life.
Cities from a passer-by
The tale was shared by a passer-by, emphasizing the transient nature of the information.
He said "You'll never find the
The passer-by suggests that answers are found through effort and exploration.
Answer if you never try"
For a time in my life I took all there was
At a certain point in life, the singer embraced all available experiences.
Stayed up day and night, try to ease my cause
The singer made significant efforts day and night to improve their situation.
Oh, nothin' could be finer than your company
Nothing is more enjoyable than the company of someone special.
Over and over it gets better to me
The singer expresses repeated joy and improvement in the company of the mentioned person.
And it's rain, oh, rain, nothin' but rain
The singer faces challenges or difficulties represented as "rain."
It keeps fallin' down on me
The challenges persist and continue to affect the singer.
I feel the rain, oh, rain, you are rain
The singer acknowledges the presence and impact of the challenges.
And you're fallin' down on me
The challenges, symbolized as rain, continue to fall on the singer.
Been so long since I started
The singer reflects on the passage of time since the beginning of their journey.
So long since I began
Despite the duration, the singer vividly remembers every town visited.
But I still can remember every
The singer recalls past experiences and travels.
Town I've been in
The singer emphasizes their thorough exploration and memory of each town.
Clear ev'ry water, I'm your sure boat
The singer sees themselves as a reliable boat navigating clear waters.
You're up and you're down
The singer experiences ups and downs, highs and lows.
I'm high and I'm low
I feel the rain, oh, rain, nothin' but rain
The challenges or "rain" persist and continue to affect the singer.
It keeps fallin' down on me
The singer feels the continuous impact of difficulties or challenges.
I feel the rain, oh, rain, nothin' but rain
The singer reiterates the ongoing struggle symbolized by the falling rain.
It keeps fallin' down on me
The challenges, represented as rain, persist.
Sail on, sail on, sail away
The singer encourages moving forward, sailing away from the current situation.
Found you a lover who will want you to stay
Advice to find a lover who encourages staying and providing comfort.
'Cause nothin' can be finer
The company of a loved one is considered the finest thing.
Than your company
Reiteration of the joy and improvement found in the company of someone special.
Over and over it's better to me
And it's rain, oh, rain, nothin' but rain
The challenges or "rain" persistently affect the singer.
It keeps fallin' down on me
The singer feels the continuous impact of difficulties or challenges.
I feel the rain, I feel the
The singer acknowledges the presence and impact of the challenges.
Rain, I feel the, ooh, rain
The repetition emphasizes the ongoing struggles symbolized by falling rain.
It keeps fallin' down on me
The challenges, represented as rain, persist.
It keeps on rainin', oh, babe
The continuous challenges or difficulties persist, affecting the singer.
It keeps fallin' down on me
The challenges, symbolized as rain, continue to impact the singer.
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