Orange Blossom Special
Riding the Rails of Love: Orange Blossom Special Reveals a Journey Home
Lyrics
Look a-yonder comin'
Expressing excitement or attention towards something in the distance.
Comin' down that railroad track
Describing the approach of an entity along the railroad track.
Hey, look a-yonder comin'
Reiterating the anticipation of something approaching on the railroad track.
Comin' down that railroad track
Repeating the observation of an entity moving along the railroad track.
It's the Orange Blossom Special
Identifying the approaching entity as the "Orange Blossom Special," a train.
Bringin' my baby back
Expressing the purpose of the train's arrival, bringing the speaker's loved one back.
Well, I'm going down to Florida
Stating the speaker's intention to travel to Florida.
And get some sand in my shoes
Desiring to experience the sandy environment of Florida.
Or maybe Californy
Considering the possibility of going to California for a similar sandy experience.
And get some sand in my shoes
Repeating the desire for sandy surroundings, regardless of the location.
I'll ride that Orange Blossom Special
Declaring the intention to ride the Orange Blossom Special to alleviate New York blues.
And lose these New York blues
Expressing the hope that the train journey will help overcome emotional difficulties in New York.
"Say man, when you going back to Florida?"
Quoting a question about the speaker's return to Florida.
"When am I goin' back to Florida? I don't know, don't reckon I ever will."
Responding with uncertainty and a lack of definite plans to return to Florida.
"Ain't you worried about getting your nourishment in New York?"
Responding to concerns about sustenance in New York with a carefree attitude.
"Well, I don't care if I do, die, do, die, do, die, do, die."
Emphasizing a lack of concern for potential negative consequences in a somewhat rebellious manner.
Hey talk about a-ramblin'
Expressing a theme of wandering or traveling without a specific destination.
She's the fastest train on the line
Highlighting the Orange Blossom Special as the fastest train on the line.
Talk about a-travellin'
Emphasizing the speed and efficiency of the train's travel.
She's the fastest train on the line
Reiterating the exceptional speed of the Orange Blossom Special among trains.
It's that Orange Blossom Special
Identifying the train again as the Orange Blossom Special.
Rollin' down the seaboard line
Describing the continuous movement of the train along the seaboard line.
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