Free Born Man
Wandering Soul: Embracing Freedom and Home on the Open Road
Lyrics
Well, I was born in the Southland
Expressing the speaker's place of birth, emphasizing the Southern region.
Twenty-some odd years ago
Indicating the speaker's age and the time of birth, around twenty years ago.
I ran away for the first time
Recounting the first instance of the speaker running away, showcasing a rebellious nature.
When I was four years old
Revealing that the first escape occurred at the tender age of four.
I'm a free born man
Declaring the speaker as a free-spirited individual, unattached and unrestricted.
My home is on my back
Describing the speaker's nomadic lifestyle, carrying home wherever they go.
I know every inch of highway
Claiming familiarity with every highway, implying extensive travel experience.
And every foot of back road
Highlighting the speaker's knowledge of back roads, suggesting a preference for less-traveled paths.
Every mile of railroad track
Expressing familiarity with railroad tracks, further emphasizing the speaker's extensive travels.
I got a gal in Cincinnati
Introducing a romantic interest in Cincinnati, showcasing the speaker's connections in different places.
Got a woman in San Antone
Mentioning another romantic involvement in San Antone, reinforcing the speaker's diverse relationships.
I always loved the girl next door
Recalling a past affection for the girl next door, emphasizing adaptability to any location.
But anyplace is home
Stating that any place feels like home to the speaker, underscoring a sense of belonging everywhere.
I got me a worn-out guitar
Introducing a worn-out guitar as a symbol of the speaker's musical pursuits and perhaps hardships.
I carry an old tote sack
Describing the speaker's humble possessions, including an old tote sack, implying a simple and transient lifestyle.
I hocked it about two hundred times
Indicating that the guitar has been pawned numerous times, suggesting financial struggles.
But I always get it back
Asserting that the speaker always reclaims the guitar, signifying resilience and determination.
You may not like my appearance
Acknowledging potential criticism of the speaker's appearance without concern or apology.
May not like my song
Recognizing potential dislike for the speaker's song without wavering in their commitment to it.
May not tike the way I talk
Acknowledging potential criticism of the speaker's way of talking with indifference.
But you like the way I'm gone
Stating that despite potential disapproval, people appreciate the speaker's absence, suggesting a preference for solitude.
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