American Way

Discovering Life's Tapestry: American Way Insights
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Lyrics

I've seen God's children in trailer parks

I've observed people who are considered God's children living in trailer parks.

Seen Caddies cruisin' for movie stars

I've witnessed luxury cars (Caddies) cruising around, possibly seeking attention from movie stars.

A ruby saddle in a neon sky

There is a contrast between a precious gem (ruby saddle) and the vibrant lights of a city (neon sky).

And a southern town even time passed by

Reference to a southern town that has been overlooked or left behind by the progression of time.

I watched the sun fall down in the canyons

Observing the sunset in canyons, suggesting a natural and scenic experience.

I nearly met my maker in LA

The speaker had a near-death experience in Los Angeles (LA).

I thought I'd seen it all

Despite previous experiences, the speaker thought they had seen everything.

Until she showed me the American way

A woman showed the speaker what the American way is, hinting at a significant revelation or realization.

Oh, the American way

Expressing awe or acknowledgment of the unique aspects of the American way of life.

Well I woke up to a brand new day

Waking up to a new day, symbolizing a fresh start or perspective.

The American way

Reiteration of embracing the American way of life.

Flyin' J shone a light on me

Reference to "Flyin' J," possibly a truck stop, providing illumination to the speaker.

Like my one true friend I was happy to be

Feeling a connection to the truck stop, as if it were a true friend.

On a diamond highway rollin' on

Traveling on a road that is metaphorically described as a diamond highway.

As we drove through the night the radio sang along

Driving through the night, accompanied by the music on the radio.

I had a crisis out on the back road

Experiencing a crisis on a less traveled road or path.

I spent eternity on the freeway

Spending an extended period on the freeway, feeling lost.

And I was truly lost

The speaker was truly lost until the woman showed them the American way.

Until she showed me the American way

Reiteration of being shown the American way as a transformative experience.

Oh, the American way

Reaffirmation of the impact of the American way.

Well she forced me on my knees to pray

The woman compelled the speaker to pray, emphasizing a spiritual aspect of the American way.

The American way

Continuation of the spiritual theme, expressing a patriotic sentiment.

Shine on me

An appeal for divine favor and guidance.

Home of the brave

Referring to America as the home of the brave.

Shine on us all

Requesting divine illumination for all in the land of the free.

Land of the free

Affirmation of America's status as a land of freedom.

Won't you shine on

An appeal for divine light to shine on everyone.

I've seen an angel drink from the bottle

Observation of an angel engaging in human vices, suggesting imperfection even in divine beings.

I heard everything she had to say

Listening to the wisdom or experiences shared by the angel.

But I know I knew nothing

The speaker acknowledges their lack of knowledge before encountering the American way.

Until she showed me the American way

Reiteration of the transformative impact of the American way after the encounter with the woman.

Oh, the American way

Emphasizing the profound influence of the American way.

Well I woke up to a brand new day

Repeating the experience of waking up to a new day, linking it to the American way.

And she forced me on my knees to pray

Continuation of the woman compelling the speaker to pray as part of the American way.

And I swear I heard Superman

Claiming to hear Superman reassuring the speaker that everything is okay, aligning with the American way.

Tellin' me it's OK

Affirmation of the American way through the imagined reassurance of a superhero.

It's the American way

Stating that the American way is acceptable or justified.

Oh, the American way, the American way

Reaffirmation of the speaker's acceptance and approval of the American way.

Here she comes

Anticipation or recognition of someone, possibly the woman mentioned earlier.

Here she comes

Repetition of the anticipation or arrival of the woman.

Here she comes here she comes

Repetition emphasizing the imminent arrival of the woman.

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