Lyrics
Runnin' from the truth for all my life
Running away from the truth has been a lifelong pattern.
Wake up darlin', wake up darlin'
An urgent plea to wake up, possibly metaphorical or literal.
No I'm too tired to tell more lies
Expressing fatigue and unwillingness to continue telling lies.
Wake up darlin', wake up darlin'
A repetition of the plea to wake up, suggesting a critical moment.
I never lied to you and I never laid blame
Claiming honesty and taking responsibility without blaming others.
It was my own fault for what I became
Acknowledging personal fault for the current situation.
The flies on the ceiling and the dogs in the cane
Imagery of decay (flies on the ceiling) and difficulties (dogs in the cane).
Wake up darlin', wake up darlin'
Reiterating the urgent plea to wake up, highlighting desperation.
Noon as dark as midnight
Describing a time of intense darkness and difficulty (noon as dark as midnight).
The judge is down the road
Mentioning the presence of a judge, possibly symbolizing judgment or accountability.
Now walk with me
Inviting someone to walk together, seeking companionship or support.
Just a little while
Requesting a short period of shared time, emphasizing a need for connection.
I'm too weak on my own
Expressing vulnerability and dependency, admitting weakness.
How long have I been this way
Pondering the duration of being in the current state or condition.
Wake up darlin', wake up darlin'
Repeating the plea to wake up, reinforcing the sense of urgency.
Always said I'd trade the rest of my days
Previously expressing a willingness to trade remaining life for something.
Wake up darlin', wake up darlin'
Reiterating the urgent plea, possibly suggesting a critical decision.
Can't take you with me when I leave here
Acknowledging the impossibility of taking someone along on a journey.
One more time I need you here
Expressing a need for companionship or support one more time.
One more walk through the pines my dear
A desire for one more shared experience, possibly in a natural setting (pines).
Wake up darlin', wake up darlin'
Repeating the urgent plea, underlining the importance of waking up.
Noon as dark as midnight
Reiterating the imagery of intense darkness and difficulty.
The judge is down the road
Reintroducing the judge, possibly emphasizing impending judgment or accountability.
Now walk with me
Repeating the invitation to walk together, seeking connection.
Just a little while
Reiterating the request for a brief shared period, emphasizing the need for support.
I'm just too weak on my own
Reaffirming personal weakness and dependency on others.
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