Coal Dust Caruso
Coal Dust Caruso: A Melodic Journey Through Life's Trials
Lyrics
Kicking the baw aff the wa’ efter dark
Kicking the ball off the wall after dark
It’s mebe Bentinck Street, but it’s Rugby Park
Referring to Bentinck Street, possibly Rugby Park, a location.
And come the morn, it’s up wi the lark,
Starting the day early with enthusiasm ("up wi the lark").
and I feel brand new, for my day at the zoo
Feeling refreshed and new after a day at the zoo.
17 and the Royal Navy
At the age of 17, joining the Royal Navy.
Saw a little of the world, saw a lot of the sea
Having experiences traveling the world and the sea.
Miles away from the frosted hills of Ochiltree
Being far away from the hometown hills of Ochiltree.
Ah, but when my papers come through, I’m headed to you
Anticipating a return home when the papers come through.
This suitcase you carried
Referring to a suitcase carrying memories and experiences.
Down through the years
The suitcase symbolizing the passage of time.
Getting bigger by the minute
The suitcase growing larger, representing accumulating experiences and memories.
Heavy from the tears
The weight of the suitcase from the emotional baggage of tears.
Oh, you’re a coal dust Caruso,
Describing the person as a talented singer amidst coal dust, possibly from industrial work.
and you’re spoiling for a song
Expressing a desire for a song despite challenges.
Wondering how it took so long
Reflecting on the time it took to recognize the need for expression.
There’s got tae be more than this Hole in the Wa’
Expressing a desire for more than the current situation ("Hole in the Wa'").
Drawing yer packet and pissin’ it awa
Criticizing wasteful spending habits ("Drawing yer packet and pissin’ it awa").
Playing the pools and marking the draws
Engaging in activities like playing the pools and marking draws.
When my coupon comes in, I’m gonnae sing
Anticipating a positive outcome, expressing a desire to sing when successful.
Waiting to punch your ticket
Waiting for an opportunity to make progress or move forward.
And it’s time to come along
Signifying the end of waiting and the need to move forward.
Oh, you’re a coal dust Caruso
Reiterating the person's musical talent amidst challenging circumstances.
Digging, digging, digging, digging, digging, digging,
Emphasizing the hard work or manual labor involved in the person's life ("digging").
digging, digging, digging, digging, digging,
-digging, digging, digging
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