Midnight Rider
Midnight Rider's Escape: A Silver Dollar Journey
Lyrics
Well, I've got to run to keep from hidin'
The speaker needs to keep moving to avoid being found or caught.
And I'm bound to keep on ridin'
They feel compelled to continue traveling.
And I've got one more silver dollar
Refers to having a small amount of money left.
But I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no
Expresses determination not to be captured.
Not gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider
The speaker refuses to be caught, emphasizing the midnight hour.
And I don't own the clothes I'm wearing
Indicates a lack of possession or ownership of clothing.
And the road goes on forever
Highlights the never-ending nature of the journey.
And I've got one more silver dollar
Reiterates having a single silver dollar.
But I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no
Continues the refusal to be captured or stopped.
Not gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider
Repeats the determination to evade capture at night.
And I've gone by the point of caring
States a disregard for consequences or concerns.
Some old bed I'll soon be sharing
Anticipates resting in an unspecified place soon.
And I've got one more silver dollar
Reiterates the possession of a lone silver dollar.
But I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no
Reaffirms the commitment to avoid being caught.
Not gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider
Repeats the determination not to be captured during the night.
No, I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no
Consistently reinforces the speaker's resolve to escape capture, emphasizing the midnight hour and using repetition for emphasis.
Not gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider
-No, I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no
-Not gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider
-No, I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no
-Not gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider
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