Crystal Chandeliers and Burgundy
Dreams on Rails: Crystal Chandeliers and Burgundy
Lyrics
This boxcar's been my home since St Antone
This boxcar has been my home since St. Antone.
'Cause this ankle of mine I turned while hoppin' on
An injury to my ankle occurred while boarding, causing persistent pain.
Shoots pain that feeds my dreams with luxuries
The pain I endure fuels my aspirations for a luxurious life.
I see crystal chandeliers and burgundy
I envision opulent symbols like crystal chandeliers and burgundy.
I can feel my mother's heartbeat from the track
I sense the comforting familiarity of my mother's presence through the rhythmic vibrations of the railroad track.
It's the rhythm of a son that won't be back
These rhythms reflect the absence of a son who won't return.
Lord knows where my mind is takin' me
I'm uncertain about the direction of my thoughts.
I see crystal chandeliers and burgundy
Similar to earlier, I imagine lavish imagery—crystal chandeliers and burgundy.
If that conductor only knew all the trouble I've been through
If the conductor knew my hardships, it would add context to my journey.
Just to be here on this train once again
Returning to this train has required significant effort.
Freedom of a hobo ain't so bad you can dream of all the wealth you might've had
The freedom of a hobo's life allows for dreams of unrealized wealth.
I guess livin' on this train is gettin' to me I see crystal chandeliers and burgundy
Living on this train is affecting me emotionally—I continue to visualize opulence.
If that conductor only knew all the trouble I've been through
Reiterating the conductor's lack of awareness about my struggles.
Just to be here on this train once again
Reaffirmation of the difficulty in returning to this train.
If there's nothing in this world I've gotta do
There might not be any other purpose in life beyond riding these rails.
But to ride these rails of steel my whole life through
Continued dedication to a life traveling on train tracks.
Then take away these visions that I see of crystal chandeliers and burgundy
Desire to rid oneself of these persistent visions of luxury—crystal chandeliers and burgundy.
Of crystal chandeliers and burgundy
Reinforcement of the persistent mental images of opulent items.
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