Ghost Town in the Sky
Riding Towards Redemption: Ghostly Reflections in John Haywood's Melody
Lyrics
Jesus saves but the devil pays the bills
Reflects on the contrast between religious ideals ("Jesus saves") and the practical challenges of life ("the devil pays the bills").
A whole lifetime getting by
Describes a life spent merely getting by, possibly facing hardships and struggles.
On old guitars and Marlboro lights
References a modest existence, relying on simple pleasures like old guitars and Marlboro lights.
Makes you think about the fate you will
Ponders the inevitability of fate and encourages reflection on life's choices.
And the choices that you made
Continues the theme of contemplating life choices and their consequences.
If on my judgment day
Imagines a scenario on judgment day with a six-gunslinger at the gates, suggesting a reckoning for one's actions.
There's a six-gunslinger with his finger on the trigger standing at the gates
Describes the presence of a threatening figure with a gun at the gates during the judgment day.
And there's an old saloon spilling ragtime tunes over aces and eights
Paints a picture of an old saloon playing ragtime tunes, evoking a nostalgic and perhaps wild atmosphere.
And the highwaymen are saddling up to ride
Introduces highwaymen preparing to ride, symbolizing a journey or transition.
When it's my time
Ruminates on the uncertainty of life's duration and the inevitable approach of one's time.
Will they take me up to the ghost town in the sky
Expresses a desire to be taken to a ghost town in the sky when the time comes, suggesting an afterlife or spiritual realm.
I started out looking for fortune and fame
Shares a personal journey that began with a quest for fortune and fame.
But them dreams faded fast
Acknowledges the fading of initial dreams but asserts the lasting impact of the music created.
Still the song was meant to last
Emphasizes the enduring quality of the song, transcending the fleeting nature of personal fame.
If they sing along but they don't even know my name
Raises questions about recognition and appreciation, contemplating whether others will know the artist's name.
Will I know I've done it right
Poses a self-reflective question on whether the artist will feel fulfilled and accomplished in their journey.
When I step into the light
Anticipates stepping into the light, possibly symbolizing a moment of realization or spiritual awakening.
There's a six-gunslinger with his finger on the trigger standing at the gates
Reiterates the image of a gunslinger at the gates, reinforcing the theme of judgment and consequences.
And there's an old saloon spilling ragtime tunes over aces and eights
Recalls the scene of an old saloon, emphasizing the cultural and historical context of the artist's experiences.
And the highwaymen are saddling up to ride
Repeats the imagery of highwaymen saddling up, signifying a readiness for a transformative journey.
When it's my time
Restates the uncertainty of the artist's time and the hope to be taken to a ghost town in the sky.
Will they take me up to the ghost town in the sky
Echoes the desire to reach a spiritual or transcendent place when the artist's time arrives.
There's a six-gunslinger with his finger on the trigger standing at the gates
Reiterates the presence of a gunslinger at the gates, reinforcing the theme of judgment and consequences.
And there's an old saloon spilling ragtime tunes over aces and eights
Recalls the atmosphere of an old saloon, underscoring the cultural and historical influences on the artist's life.
And the highwaymen are saddling up to ride
Repeats the image of highwaymen preparing to ride, symbolizing a journey or transition.
When it's my time
Restates the uncertainty of the artist's time and the hope to be taken to a ghost town in the sky.
Will they take me up to the ghost town in the sky
Reiterates the desire to reach a spiritual or transcendent place when the artist's time arrives.
When it's my time
Reflects on the uncertainty of life's duration and the inevitable approach of one's time.
Will they take me up to the ghost town in the sky
Reiterates the hope to be taken to a ghost town in the sky when the artist's time comes.
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