Abilene
Wandering Heart's Journey: Abilene's Melancholy Tale
Lyrics
Abilene, Abilene
Expressing the singer's location, Abilene, as the focus.
Prettiest town I ever seen.
Praising Abilene as the most beautiful town the singer has seen.
Folks down there don't treat you mean
Highlighting the kind treatment received from people in Abilene.
In Abilene, my Abilene.
Reiterating the singer's affection for Abilene.
I sit alone most every night
Describing the singer's solitude during most nights.
Watch them trains roll out of sight
Observing trains departing, emphasizing a desire to leave.
Wish that they were carryin' me
Expressing a wish to be on those trains heading to Abilene.
To Abilene, my Abilene.
Reaffirming the singer's connection and longing for Abilene.
Crowded city, ain't nothin' free
Contrasting a crowded city with limited opportunities.
Nothin' in this town for me
Expressing dissatisfaction with the current town and situation.
Wish to God that I could be
Desiring to be in Abilene, suggesting a sense of belonging.
In Abilene, my Abilene.
Repeating the singer's emotional attachment to Abilene.
How I wish that train would come
Expressing a strong desire for a train to take the singer back to Abilene.
Take me back where I come from.
Yearning to return to the singer's place of origin.
Take me where I want to be
Expressing the destination the singer wants to reach (Abilene).
In Abilene, my Abilene.
Reiterating the emotional connection to Abilene.
Rotgut whiskey numbs the brain
Describing the numbing effect of low-quality whiskey.
If I stay here I'll go insane.
Expressing a fear of going insane if the singer remains in the current location.
Think I need a change of scene
Considering a change of environment to Abilene.
To Abilene, my Abilene.
Reiterating the desire to be in Abilene for mental well-being.
Outside my window cold rain falls,
Describing a gloomy scene with rain outside the window.
Sit here starin' at the walls;
Expressing a sense of boredom or contemplation staring at walls.
If I was home, I'd be serene
Imagining serenity and peace if the singer were in Abilene.
In Abilene, my Abilene
Final reaffirmation of the singer's connection and peace in Abilene.
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