Lyrics
They've been out on the road so long
Expressing the exhaustion of being on the road for an extended period.
Now they're working their way through all the dirty towns
Describing the journey through less glamorous or unpleasant places.
Singing their hearts out
Highlighting the dedication of singing passionately despite challenges.
To the drunks who haunt the bars
Addressing the audience as troubled individuals in bars.
Still the ghosts will keep on calling
Reference to haunting memories that persist despite the performance.
Sing it out
An encouragement to continue singing with passion.
Sing it out for love again
Encouraging to sing passionately once again for the sake of love.
Guess she heard through a million tears
Narrating someone advising the singer to express emotions more openly.
"When you sing you should brush the hair out of your eyes"
Offering advice on stage presence, specifically clearing the view of the eyes.
"Come and sit by me girl
Inviting the singer to join for a conversation.
Would you like to share my beer?"
Proposing to share a drink and establish a connection.
Feel his hand slip down her shoulder
Describing a potentially inappropriate or uncomfortable advance.
Sing it out
Reiterating the call to sing passionately despite uncomfortable situations.
Sing it out for love again
Encouraging to sing again with love as the driving force.
But she's lonely - thinking of home
Expressing loneliness and thoughts about home.
Thinking is sad
Reflecting on sad thoughts while being alone.
And knowing she lost the life
Acknowledging the loss of a potential fulfilling life.
She could have had
Regret about missed opportunities and choices.
Watching trucks as they roll on by
Observing passing trucks and contemplating their departure.
And she'll wave as they disappear around the bend
Waving goodbye as the trucks vanish from sight.
Shrugging her shoulders
Indicating a dismissive or indifferent attitude.
And she'll head back to the bar
Returning to the bar after the contemplative moment.
"Cue the band" the boss is shouting
Announcement to start the musical performance.
Sing it out
Reiterating the call to sing passionately despite external pressures.
Sing it out for love again
Encouraging to sing again with love as the motivating factor.
But she's lonely - thinking of home
Repeating the theme of loneliness and thoughts about home.
Thinking is sad
Reemphasizing the melancholy nature of the singer's thoughts.
She's thinking about the good times
Reflecting on positive memories that are now lost.
Never had
Acknowledging the absence of previously experienced good times.
And wondering why the bad times
Questioning the reason for the intensification of difficult times.
Get so bad
Expressing confusion or frustration about the worsening situation.
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