Send a Picture of Mother
Captivating Bonds: A Prisoner's Plea Through Johnny Cash's Melody
Lyrics
After seven years behind these bars together
Expressing the duration of time spent together in prison.
I'll miss you more than a brother when you go when you go
Expressing deep emotional attachment and sorrow at the impending separation.
If only I had not tried to escape
Regret over attempting to escape, resulting in continued imprisonment.
They'd barred me with you I know yes I know
Feeling that if the escape attempt hadn't occurred, both individuals would remain together.
Won't you tell the folks back home I'll soon be coming
Requesting to inform family about the impending release.
And don't let them know I never will be free be free
Asking not to disclose the reality of not achieving complete freedom.
Sometimes write and tell me how they're doing
Asking for updates about the family's well-being through letters.
And send a picture of mother back to me
Requesting a photograph of their mother to be sent.
Say hello to Dad and shake his poor hardworking hand
Requesting to convey greetings to the father and express appreciation for his hard work.
And send a picture of mother if you can
Reiterating the request for a picture of their mother if possible.
I'm happy for you that you got your freedom
Expressing happiness for the friend's impending freedom but also a desire for more time together.
But stay with me just another minute or so or so
Desiring companionship for a little longer despite the forthcoming separation.
After all this sweating blood together
Reflecting on the shared difficult experiences during their time in prison.
Who'll be my fighting partner when you go when you go
Expressing concern about losing a close companion after the friend's departure.
The hardest time will be on Sunday morning
Anticipating emotional difficulty, especially on Sunday mornings, post-separation.
Church bells will ring on Heaven Hill Heaven Hill
Imagining the church bells ringing, possibly symbolizing longing for spiritual solace.
Please ask Reverend Garrett to pray for me
Requesting prayers from Reverend Garrett for support and strength.
And send a picture of mother if you will
Reiterating the request for a picture of their mother if it's possible to send.
Say hello to Dad and shake his poor hardworking hand
Repeating the message to convey greetings to the father and request a picture of their mother.
And send a picture of mother if you can
Reiterating the plea to send a picture of their mother, if feasible.
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