Here Comes That Rainbow Again
Whispers of Humanity: Johnny Cash's Tale in a Roadside Cafe
Lyrics
The scene was a small roadside cafe
The setting is a small roadside cafe.
The waitress was sweeping the floor
A waitress is cleaning the cafe floor.
Two truck-drivers drinking their coffee
Two truck drivers are inside, enjoying their coffee.
And two okie-kids by the door
Two children from Oklahoma (okies) are near the door.
How much are them candies, they asked her
The kids inquire about the price of candies.
How much have you got, she replied
The waitress responds by asking how much money they have.
We have only a penny between us
The kids reveal they only have a penny.
Them's two for a penny, she lied
The waitress falsely claims that two candies cost a penny.
And the daylight grew heavy with thunder
The atmosphere becomes tense as thunderclouds gather.
And the smell of the rain on the wind
The air smells of rain as a storm approaches.
Isn't it just like a human
A reflection on human nature is made, possibly implying deception.
Here comes that rainbow again
The rainbow, a symbol of hope, appears despite the tension.
One truck driver called to the waitress
One truck driver questions the waitress after the kids leave.
After the kids went outside
The waitress responds defiantly after the kids exit.
Them candies are not two for a penny
The truck driver disputes the cost of the candies.
So what's it to you, she replied
The waitress responds dismissively to the driver's objection.
In silence they finished their coffee
In silence, everyone finishes their coffee.
Got up and nodded goodbye
Both truck drivers leave, acknowledging the waitress.
She called, hey you left too much money
The waitress realizes they overpaid and calls after them.
So what's it to you, they replied
The truck drivers respond indifferently to the extra money.
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