Lonesome Road
Wandering the Lonesome Road: A Musical Odyssey of Love and Longing
Lyrics
Had to leave my darlin', had to leave my home
Expressing the necessity to part with a loved one and leave home.
Out here wanderin' on my own
Describing the experience of wandering alone.
Won't you hold me up 'cause I'm goin' down
Pleading for support during difficult times on the challenging path of life.
That lonesome road, lonesome road, lonesome road
Emphasizing the loneliness and difficulty of the journey.
My father told me, “You gotta pay your dues”
Recalling advice from the speaker's father about the challenges of pursuing a musical career.
When the life of music is the life you choose
Acknowledging the sacrifices required when choosing a life centered around music.
But I'm not givin' up 'cause I'm goin' down
Expressing determination and resilience despite facing challenges.
That lonesome road, lonesome road, lonesome road
Reiterating the theme of facing hardships on the lonesome road.
Spend my time just missin' you
Highlighting the speaker's yearning and longing for a special someone.
Nothin' in this world I'd rather do
Expressing that there is nothing more important than missing the loved one.
But till my time is up, well, I'm going down
Acknowledging the inevitable journey down the lonesome road until the speaker's time is up.
That lonesome road, lonesome road, that lonesome road
Repeating the theme of the challenging and solitary nature of the road.
Gonna drive all night to do one more show
Describing the determination to travel through the night for another musical performance.
Wish I could stay here, well, it's time to go
Expressing a desire to stay but acknowledging the necessity to move on.
Until the sun comes up, well, I'm goin' down
Committing to continue the journey until the sun rises again.
That lonesome road, lonesome road, lonesome road
Reiterating the challenges faced on the lonesome road.
Until the sun comes up, well, I'm goin' down
Repeating the commitment to continue the journey despite hardships.
That lonesome road, lonesome road, lonesome road
Emphasizing the continued loneliness and difficulty of the road.
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