Lyrics
Across the river you can dance all night
Expressing the freedom and joy of dancing throughout the night on the other side of the river.
A pretty little girl that I left behind
Referring to a girl left behind, suggesting separation or distance.
I know you're not waiting on me
Acknowledging that the girl is not waiting for the speaker; there's a sense of resignation or acceptance.
Look at you, girl, you're just skin and bones
Commenting on the girl's physical appearance, possibly indicating she has become frail or unhealthy.
You're breaking all the hearts of the boys back home
Suggesting that the girl is causing heartbreak among the boys in the speaker's hometown.
And I know you're not waiting on me
Reiterating that the girl is not waiting for the speaker, emphasizing a sense of detachment.
Well, alright
An expression of resignation or acceptance regarding the situation with the girl.
Drove across the river
Describing a journey across the river, possibly metaphorical, indicating a change or transition.
Made me sleep in the van
Highlighting a discomforting situation where the speaker had to sleep in a van.
You were making time with the boys in the band
Suggesting that the girl was romantically involved with members of a band during the speaker's absence.
And you know I'll say it's alright
Despite the circumstances, expressing a willingness to accept and move on.
Look at you little girl you're all grown up
Observing the girl's maturity and growth since the speaker's departure.
You say it don't matter and you sound so tough
Despite the tough exterior presented by the girl, acknowledging that it does matter.
You know I'll say it's alright
Reiterating the speaker's acceptance of the situation despite its challenges.
Well, alright
Repeating the expression of acceptance or resignation.
A girl built for trouble from Arkansas
Describing the girl as someone who invites trouble, likely from the state of Arkansas.
And a boy with the most metal heart of all
Highlighting the resilience or toughness of a boy, possibly the speaker, with a "metal heart."
You said we're gonna work on that when I get back
Referring to a commitment to work on a relationship upon the speaker's return.
When I get back you're gonna break this heart
Predicting that the girl will break the speaker's heart upon his return.
Well, alright
Repeating the expression of acceptance despite the impending heartbreak.
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