The Opening Act
Outlaw Reflections: The Opening Act's Journey Through Smoke and Song
Lyrics
Boys wontcha sit down and listen
Inviting the audience to pay attention and be attentive.
I'll try to sell you all my words
Expressing the intention to share personal thoughts or experiences through words.
Singing about how outlaw songs
Singing about the evolution or deviation of outlaw songs from their original essence.
Ain't what outlaw songs were
Reflecting on the changing nature and perception of outlaw songs.
And now I'm low down and drifting
Feeling down and adrift, possibly in a metaphorical sense, as the atmosphere becomes hazy.
As the bar room fills with smoke
Describing a smoky atmosphere in a bar as the singer navigates through life's challenges.
I've been screaming like preacher
Comparing the intensity of the singer's expression to that of a preacher, emphasizing passion.
Wearin' out my throat at every show
Revealing the strain on the singer's voice from passionate performances at every show.
I'm up at the crack of daylight
Starting the day early, indicating a disciplined and dedicated lifestyle.
I'm up with the midnight glow
Being active both during the day and at night, suggesting a relentless work ethic.
Down around 3 AM
Referencing the late-night hours, potentially associated with the challenges of the singer's life.
Then it's off to sing away my soul
Heading off at 3 AM to perform and express oneself through music.
But it really ain't a bad life
Reflecting on the singer's life, asserting that it's not a bad one despite its challenges.
When I'm singin' for a chunk of Change
Highlighting the positive aspect of earning money through music performances.
I play at every place in town
Emphasizing the singer's wide range of performances in different venues.
Still nobody knows my name
Expressing the paradox of playing in various places without gaining widespread recognition.
Yeah I play at every place in town
Reiterating the lack of recognition despite playing extensively.
Still nobody knows my name
Repeating the theme of anonymity in the singer's musical journey.
Boys won't ya sit down and listen
Repeating the invitation for the audience to listen attentively.
I'll try to sell you all my words
Reiterating the intention to share personal experiences or emotions through words and music.
Singing about how outlaw songs
Revisiting the theme of outlaw songs, suggesting ongoing exploration of their meaning.
Ain't what outlaw songs were
Reflecting on the transformation or reinterpretation of outlaw songs over time.
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