Oil Man's War
Dreams Beyond Oil: A Tale of Love and Liberation
Lyrics
Bobby wished he was from the past
Bobby wishes for a connection to the past.
He said those cars they used to drive were the best
He praises the cars of the past as superior.
I know that I'm a simple man
Expressing simplicity and humility.
Even my dreams I deserve to have
Desires fulfillment of even basic dreams.
Annabel had plans of her own
Annabel has independent plans, refusing to go home.
She said there's no way in hell I'm going home
Rejects conforming to expectations.
Mamma says she always knows best
Recognizing the mother's advice, though her life is chaotic.
God love her, but her life is a mess
An acknowledgment of love for the mother despite her struggles.
I won't change my mind
Firm in decision, emphasizing independence.
So keep your hand on my thigh tonight
Suggestive line, possibly indicating a close relationship.
When we get up north
Refers to a journey, possibly metaphorical.
We'll buy us a store
Planning to establish a store.
I won't fight in an oil man's war
Declares a refusal to participate in a war related to oil.
Bobby bought a brand new suit
Bobby invests in a new suit.
From his neighbor bought round toe shoes
Details about the purchase of shoes.
Stuffed the money down in his socks
Secures money in preparation for a significant event.
On his way he bought a wrist corsage
A wrist corsage is purchased, hinting at a celebration.
Annie was scared to death
Annie is frightened but faces an important decision.
She'd never once in her life laid with a man
Reveals Annie's lack of experience with men.
But she knew it was his only chance
Understanding the gravity of Bobby's situation.
She bought a white dress second hand
Opting for a used white dress, possibly symbolic of sacrifice.
I won't change my mind
Reiteration of decision and independence.
Keep your hand on my thigh tonight
Continuation of the suggestive line.
When we get up north
Repeating the journey plan.
We'll buy us a store
Reiteration of the intention to establish a store.
I won't fight in an oil man's war
Renewed refusal to participate in an oil man's war.
You can't say it's just a matter of pride
Rejects the idea that pride is the sole factor.
I've been living here since I was a child
Long-standing connection to a place since childhood.
And now I'm just a simple man
Reiterating simplicity and deserving dreams.
But even my dreams I deserve to have
Affirmation of basic dreams even for a simple man.
I won't change my mind
Reiteration of firmness in decision.
Keep your hand on my thigh tonight
Continuation of the suggestive line.
When we get up north
Repeating the journey plan.
We'll buy us a store
Emphasizes the intention to settle and start a family.
Live upstairs after the kids are born
Planning to live above the store after having children.
And I'm not gonna die
Asserting the determination not to die.
So keep your hand on my thigh tonight
Reiteration of the suggestive line.
'Cause when we get up north we'll buy us a store
Repeats the plan to establish a store.
I won't fight in an oil man's war
Final refusal to participate in an oil man's war.
I won't fight in an oil man's war
Reiterates the stand against involvement in a war related to oil.
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