That Old Dog
Journey of Hunger, Regrets, and Howling Memories
Lyrics
I waited two and a half years for a train to Springfield, Ohio
Waiting a long time for a train to Springfield, Ohio.
I gave up and I began to walk, but I was so hungry
Abandoning the train and deciding to walk due to hunger.
And its a damn good thing I was wearing shoes
Reflecting on the fortune of wearing shoes during the journey.
I decided the cool thing to do would be to order some Challah Bread
Choosing to order Challah Bread and Turtle Soup.
And Turtle Soup
Revealing the desired food items for the order.
But I ordered a tuna salad sandwich
Mistakenly ordering a tuna salad sandwich instead.
And some french fries
Adding french fries to the order.
I mean,
Expressing indifference or confusion about the choices made.
What the hell's the difference anyway
Questioning the significance of the choices made.
Look, the thing is,
Introducing a key point or explanation about the situation.
I'm half way to Springfield,
Being halfway to Springfield, suggesting progress in the journey.
Like I'm in
Feeling like being in Maryland, not having reached the destination yet.
Maryland someplace,
Describing the location as somewhere in Maryland.
And the money runs out I get some freelance welding work in Silver Spring and then-
Running out of money and finding freelance welding work in Silver Spring.
And this was a big kick for me-
Expressing excitement or satisfaction about the welding work.
I put on my hat and I said "Sorry, Sue Ellen, but I got to be moving on."
Putting on a hat and telling Sue Ellen about the need to move on.
As it turned out, I never did get to Springfield, Ohio.
Never reaching Springfield, Ohio despite the journey.
Oh, but sometimes,
Reflecting on the unrealized plans and experiences.
Sometimes when the moon is full
Noting a specific time (full moon) when memories are triggered.
I can hear that old dog howling
Hearing the howling of an old dog during certain moments.
Howling, like he was right outside my own window.
Emphasizing the vividness of the dog's howling, as if it's near.
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