Lyrics
Oh I wish I was mole in the ground
Expressing a desire to be like a mole in the ground, suggesting a connection to nature or a desire for a simple, unassuming life.
Don’t I wish I was a mole in the ground
Reiterating the wish to be a mole, emphasizing the longing for a grounded and humble existence.
If I’s a mole in the ground, I’d root the mountain down
Imagining the power to influence or shape the environment if transformed into a mole, perhaps symbolizing a desire for impact or change.
I wish I was mole in the ground
Repeating the longing to be a mole, reinforcing the theme of simplicity and closeness to the earth.
Oh I wish I was a lizard in the spring
Expressing a desire to be a lizard in the spring, possibly symbolizing renewal, vitality, or a connection to the changing seasons.
Don’t I wish I was a lizard in the spring
Reiterating the wish to be a lizard in the spring, emphasizing the desire for a fresh start or a vibrant, lively existence.
If I’s a lizard in the spring, I’d hear my darlin’ sing
Imagining the joy of hearing a loved one sing if transformed into a lizard, suggesting a desire for connection and intimacy.
I wish I was a lizard in the spring
Repeating the wish to be a lizard in the spring, emphasizing the theme of a joyful and harmonious life.
Tessy let your hair roll down
Calling out to Tessy, urging her to let her hair down, possibly symbolizing freedom or a release of inhibitions.
Oh it’s Tessy let your hair roll down
Repeating the call to Tessy, emphasizing the importance of letting go and being carefree.
Let your hair roll down and your face turn around
Encouraging Tessy to let her hair down and change her expression, possibly suggesting a desire for Tessy to embrace life more fully.
Tessy let your hair roll down
Reiterating the call for Tessy to let her hair down, reinforcing the theme of freedom and spontaneity.
Tessy wants a nine dollar shawl
Expressing Tessy's desire for a nine-dollar shawl, possibly symbolizing a wish for comfort or a material desire.
Oh it’s Tessy wants a nine-dollar shawl
Reiterating Tessy's wish for a nine-dollar shawl, emphasizing the specific desire for this item.
I come oe’er the hill with a twenty dollar bill
Describing the singer coming with a twenty-dollar bill, possibly indicating a willingness to fulfill Tessy's desire.
Singin’ Tessy wants a nine-dollar shawl
Expressing the singer's willingness to meet Tessy's request for a nine-dollar shawl with a generous offer.
Oh it’s don’t you marry no railroad man
Warning against marrying a railroad man, suggesting potential danger associated with such a union.
Lord it’s don’t you marry no railroad man
Reiterating the warning against marrying a railroad man, emphasizing the potential risks involved.
For a railroad man, he’ll kill you if he can
Explaining the danger of a railroad man, suggesting a threat to one's well-being and a reference to bloodshed.
And drink of your blood like wine
Describing the extreme nature of the danger, with a railroad man metaphorically drinking blood like wine.
Oh I wish I was mole in the ground
Repeating the desire to be a mole in the ground, reinforcing the longing for a simple and connected life.
Don’t I wish I was a mole in the ground
Emphasizing the continued wish to be a mole, underscoring the theme of groundedness and humility.
If I’s a mole in the ground, I’d root the mountain down
Reiterating the potential transformative power of being a mole, suggesting a desire to make a lasting impact on the surroundings.
I wish I was mole in the ground
Concluding with the repeated wish to be a mole, summarizing the overarching theme of the song.
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