Sad Singin' and Slow Ridin'
Love's Warning in Melody: Sad Singin' and Slow Ridin' Tale
Lyrics
There'll be some sad singing and some slow riding
Anticipation of a sorrowful event with emotional singing and a leisurely ride.
The next time you come a staggering in
Warning about the consequences when returning home in a disheveled state.
There'll be some coffee drinking and some flowers bringing
Expectation of a reconciliation with coffee and flowers if the whereabouts are disclosed.
And if you don't tell me where you been
Request for information about the person's recent activities.
You pat my cheek and kiss me quick then you go stepping out
Expressing affection, but the partner is observed going out.
At two when you come dragging in with your shirttail hanging out
Returning home late at night with a disheveled appearance.
There'll be some sad singing and some slow riding
Reiteration of the anticipation of sadness and a slow journey upon return.
The next time you come a staggering in
Reinforcing the warning about consequences when returning in a staggering condition.
There'll be some sad singing and some slow riding
Repetition of the expectation of sorrowful singing and a slow return.
The next time you come a staggering in
Reiteration of the warning about the consequences of returning in a disheveled state.
There'll be some coffee drinking and some bouquet bringing
Emphasis on the possibility of reconciliation with coffee and flowers, contingent on honesty.
And if you don't tell me where you been
Reiteration of the need for information about the person's whereabouts.
Next payday when you cash your check and buy drinks for the crowd
Cautioning about responsible spending on payday to ensure a proper burial fund.
You better save back just enough to buy yourself a shroud
Advice to save money for a burial shroud during social outings.
'Cause there'll be sad singing and some slow riding
Reiteration of the expectation of sadness and a slow journey upon return.
The next time you come a staggering in
Reinforcement of the warning about consequences when returning in a staggering condition.
There'll be some sad singing and some slow riding
Restating the anticipation of sorrowful singing and a slow return.
The next time you come a staggering in
Reiteration of the caution regarding the consequences of returning disheveled.
There'll be some coffee drinking and some flowers bringing
Emphasis on the potential for reconciliation through coffee and flowers, if honest.
But you don't drink or smell any then
Noting the absence of drinking or smelling any coffee or flowers, indicating potential dishonesty.
When I ask you for a helping hand you look at me alarmed
Expression of disappointment when seeking assistance, met with an alarmed reaction.
You asked me what I thought that was a hanging on your arm
Highlighting a partner's lack of awareness regarding a concerning situation.
There'll be some sad singing and some slow riding
Reiteration of the anticipation of sadness and a slow journey upon return.
The next time you come a staggering in
Reinforcement of the warning about consequences when returning in a staggering condition.
The next time you come a staggering in
Final reminder of the potential consequences when returning in a disheveled state.
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