Lyrics
It's the rocky top breakdown
Referring to a breakdown or energetic moment in Rocky Top.
I's the Santa Fe express
Describing the Santa Fe Express train.
It's the Chattanooga Choo Choo that I love best
Expressing affection for the Chattanooga Choo Choo train.
It's the country line special
Referring to a special country line train arriving from New Orleans.
In from New Orleans
Describing the route of the country line special.
Runs over the mountain
Highlighting the journey over mountains, rivers, and streams.
By the rivers and streams
Continuation of the description of the scenic route.
The train's pulling into the station
Announcing the arrival of the train at the station.
I ain't gonna get onboard
Expressing the singer's decision not to board the train.
Ain't got the money for the rail fare
Stating the reason for not boarding, which is a lack of money for the rail fare.
I hear em shouting now
Indicating the presence of people shouting, possibly related to the train.
All Aboard
A call for everyone to board the train ("All Aboard").
This train was bound for glory
Describing the initial destination or purpose of the train as glory.
Someone went and rewrote the story
Noting a modification or rewriting of the train's story by someone.
This train don't carry no idlers
Emphasizing that the train does not carry idlers (lazy people).
No dope dealers and no dole signers
Specifying that the train excludes dope dealers and individuals relying on welfare.
Fire in wire, coal in the stove
Describing the elements fueling the train: fire in the wire, coal in the stove.
Engine burning getting higher and higher
Highlighting the increasing intensity of the engine's burning.
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