Lyrics
I've been a hat down Marlboro Red
Expressing a tough, rugged image with references to a cowboy lifestyle.
I've kept my boots right by the bed
Boots symbolize readiness for action, possibly suggesting a life on the move.
So I can take off when I want to
Desire for freedom and the ability to leave whenever the impulse arises.
And I've been a long lost desperado
Identification with a loner or outsider, someone with a troubled history.
Got a past everywhere that I go
Carrying the consequences of past actions wherever the person goes.
Cut from the cloth of a sinner on a back pew
Being spiritually connected to sin, suggesting a complicated relationship with faith.
I ain't proud of it, but that's the truth
Acknowledging flaws and mistakes with honesty.
I've hammered down that fast lane pedal
Experience of living life fast, possibly taking risks without much thought.
Slow danced with the midnight devil
Engaging in dangerous or tempting activities during the night.
Woke up places way too far from home
Waking up in unfamiliar places, signifying a wandering or reckless lifestyle.
And I've earned that outlaw reckless label
Embracing a rebellious and law-breaking persona.
Never thought I'd meet an angel
Finding a special person who brings a sense of calm and positivity.
That could slow down this heart of a rolling stone
Recognizing the power of love to change the nature of a restless heart.
Yeah, I've made mistakes
Acknowledging past errors and misjudgments.
Done everything under the sun that a man can do
Admitting to a wide range of life experiences, both positive and negative.
Ah, but she still thinks that I hung the moon
Despite flaws, the person still holds a special place in the eyes of their partner.
She's a hometown hallelujah
Describing the partner as a source of joy and praise, especially with striking blue eyes.
Them baby blues'll cut right through ya
Highlighting the partner's positive qualities, emphasizing their impact.
Heart of gold and Heaven bound
Portraying the partner as virtuous and destined for a heavenly existence.
I can't believe she's still around
Expressing surprise and gratitude for the enduring presence of the partner.
'Cause I've hammered down that fast lane pedal
Repetition of the theme of a fast-paced life, accompanied by risky behavior.
Slow danced with the midnight devil
Reiterating engagement in potentially harmful activities during the night.
Woke up places way too far from home
Continuing the narrative of waking up in distant and unfamiliar places.
And I've earned that outlaw reckless label
Reaffirming a rebellious and unconventional identity.
Never thought I'd meet an angel
Expressing surprise at finding a partner who brings a positive change.
That could slow down this heart of a rolling stone
Emphasizing the transformative power of love on a restless heart.
Yeah, I've made mistakes
Acknowledging personal mistakes and a diverse range of experiences.
Done everything under the sun that a man can do
Highlighting a broad spectrum of actions and choices made in life.
Ah, but she still thinks that I hung the moon
Despite imperfections, the partner sees the person as extraordinary.
I've hammered down that fast lane pedal
Repeating the motif of a fast-paced and risky lifestyle.
Slow danced with the midnight devil
Reiterating engagement in dangerous activities during the night.
Woke up places way too far from home
Continuing the theme of waking up in distant and unfamiliar places.
And I've earned that outlaw reckless label
Restating a rebellious and unconventional identity.
Never thought I'd meet an angel
Reaffirming surprise at finding a partner who brings positive change.
Who could slow down this heart of a rolling stone
Reiterating the transformative power of love on a restless heart.
Yeah, and I've made mistakes
Repeating the acknowledgment of personal mistakes and diverse experiences.
Done everything under the sun that a man can do
Reiterating a broad spectrum of actions and choices made in life.
Ah, but she still thinks that I hung the moon
Despite imperfections, the partner continues to see the person as extraordinary.
Ah, but she still thinks that I hung the moon
Emphasizing the enduring belief of the partner in the person's exceptional qualities.
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