Down the Big Road Blues
Journey Through Love and Loss: Down the Big Road Blues
Lyrics
I can't go down that big road by myself
Expressing an inability to navigate a challenging path alone.
I can't go down that big road by myself
Reiterating the difficulty of facing the daunting journey without companionship.
If I can't carry you, I carry someone else
Willingness to carry someone else if unable to carry the intended person.
I asked him, "how 'bout it?", And he said, "all right"
Asking for permission or agreement and receiving a positive response.
I asked him, "how 'bout it?", And he said, "all right"
Repeating the request for confirmation, with a positive response again.
I asked him, "how long?", And he said, "all night"
Asking about the duration and getting an affirmative answer for an extended period.
I asked him, "how 'bout it?", Said he didn't know how
Repeating the request, and the response indicates a lack of knowledge or uncertainty.
I asked him, "how 'bout it?", Said he didn't know how
Repeating the inquiry, with the same uncertain response.
"But I will do you, mama, like a calf would do a cow"
Expressing a commitment to the speaker, likening it to an intimate, natural act.
I feel like cryin', ain't got no tears to spare
Feeling a deep sense of sadness but lacking the ability to express it with tears.
I feel like cryin', ain't got no tears to spare
Reiterating the emotional state of wanting to cry but being unable to.
I had a happy home, but I wouldn't stay there
Acknowledging a past happy home but expressing a reluctance to stay there.
My mother said six months before I was born
Recalling a statement from the speaker's mother about the anticipated restlessness of the speaker.
My mother said six months before I was born
Reiterating the mother's prediction of a girl child who wouldn't stay at home.
She was gonna have a girl child, wouldn't never stay at home
Suggesting the speaker's predisposition to wander or not settle down.
I can't go down that big road by myself
Repeating the sentiment of being unable to face a challenging road alone.
I can't go down that big road by myself
Echoing the theme of needing companionship on the difficult journey.
If I can't carry you, I carry someone else
Expressing a willingness to carry someone else if the intended companion is unavailable.
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