American Way
Discovering Life's Tapestry: American Way InsightsLyrics
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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