Tailgate Blues
Chasing Memories in Tailgate Blues
Lyrics
Tailgate Blues I was thinking about you
Reflecting on thoughts of someone special
There's party around me and I don't care
Ignoring the party atmosphere due to preoccupation with thoughts of the person
I'm in the back of this truck
Physically positioned in the truck
Mad about you wishing you were here
Feeling upset or frustrated about the absence of the person
Music on eleven I'm second guessing
Doubting decisions while loud music plays
Everybody's dancing to the gates of Heaven
Observing everyone joyfully dancing
You and me we were born to be free
Feeling destined for freedom with the person
On that open road picking up speed
Envisioning freedom and speed on the open road
Tailgate Blues I was thinking about you
Continuing thoughts about the person
Hitting the high grass
Entering a carefree, open area
Running the fields
Exploring and enjoying nature
Chasing yesterdays bad news
Trying to move past past troubles or problems
Tailgate Blues I was thinking about you
Reiterating thoughts about the person
An empty tank of gas
Running out of fuel
Spinning the wheels
Feeling stagnant or stuck in place
Chasing the memories of you
Pursuing memories of the person
My hat tilt back with the sunshine fading
Relaxed with the setting sun
Tell Sabby boy keep the champagne waiting
Requesting to delay celebration for a friend
You by my side I'm thinking about staying
Contemplating staying if the person is present
All through the night my heart needs saving
Feeling emotionally vulnerable and needing support
My hearts been breaking
Experiencing emotional pain
Tailgate Blues
Reiterating the title's sentiment
The old man told me keep it up
Receiving advice from an older individual
Shine for the world and those you love
Encouraged to shine for loved ones
Sing them songs rock the stage
Encouraged to perform and make others feel good
Make them feel good and drift away
Provide comfort and escapism through music
Time to be a man you wanna see
Striving to embody desired qualities
Chase them dreams live happily
Aspiring to pursue dreams and live happily
Sitting on this porch with a six string
Relaxing with a guitar
One in the air with a shot of beam
Enjoying a drink and the moment
You and me rolling all night long
Imagining a carefree time with the person
I know I'll see you again my friend
Anticipating a reunion
Till then be strong
Offering encouragement to remain strong until then
Tailgate Blues I was thinking about you
Revisiting thoughts about the person
Hitting the high grass
Returning to a carefree space
Running the fields
Enjoying nature and freedom
Chasing yesterdays bad news
Attempting to overcome past negativity
Tailgate Blues I was thinking about you
Reiterating thoughts about the person
An empty tank of gas
Out of fuel again
Spinning the wheels
Feeling stagnant or stuck in memories
Chasing the memories of you
Continuing pursuit of memories of the person
Sitting in this old truck hands out the window
Relaxed, enjoying music, and recalling the past
Singing all these old songs that we used to know
Nostalgically singing old songs
Kicking off the rust where did the time go
Reflecting on time passing and feeling aged
You had that good luck more precious than gold
Recognizing the value of luck or fortune possessed by the person
Tailgate Blues
Reiterating the sentiment of the song's title
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