Tell My Sister
Journey Home: Yearning for Blue Skies and a Homeland
Lyrics
Weather man on the radio
Expressing awareness of the weather forecast being broadcasted on the radio.
Threatens rain, maybe snow
Anticipating the possibility of rain or snow based on the weather report.
he don't know, I need blue skies
Desiring clear blue skies despite the uncertain weather forecast.
I've got to go
Feeling the need to leave or travel, possibly influenced by the weather conditions.
I'm not a cowboy
Asserting that the speaker is not a cowboy, distancing from a rugged or adventurous lifestyle.
I've never been shot
Denying any experience of being shot, emphasizing a non-violent background.
I'm not a convict
Asserting innocence by stating not being a convict and never being caught.
I've never been caught
Continuing the theme of innocence and lack of criminal history.
Tell my sister
Requesting the sister to convey a message to family, possibly signaling a significant decision or event.
To tell my mother
Extending the message to inform the mother about the speaker's imminent return.
I'm coming home
Announcing the speaker's return home, suggesting a journey or absence.
Home, alone
Expressing a sense of being alone at home.
Sunday morning
Setting the scene on a Sunday morning, a specific time frame.
I boarded a plane
Narrating the boarding of a plane, signifying departure from London, England.
Leaving London, England
Leaving London in the rain, emphasizing the weather conditions during departure.
In the rain
Repeating the theme of inclement weather during the departure.
Tell my sister
Reiterating the message for the sister to inform the mother.
To tell my mother
Reinforcing the communication to the mother about the speaker's return.
I'm coming home
Restating the announcement of the speaker's impending return home.
Home, alone
Emphasizing the feeling of solitude upon returning home.
Someday I'll be back again
Expressing a hopeful expectation of returning to the mentioned land.
To that green and pleasant land
Describing the land as green and pleasant, suggesting a positive and attractive place.
Between the Channel and the sea
Locating the land between the Channel and the sea, providing geographical context.
Across the ocean, that's where I want to be
Expressing a desire to be across the ocean, indicating a longing for a distant place.
But until then, tie me to the ground
Expressing a need to be grounded or anchored until the desired return.
I've got to let these weary bones rest
Acknowledging the need for rest for tired or weary bones after running around.
From runnin' around
Further emphasizing the physical exhaustion and the need for rest.
Tell my sister
Repeating the message to the sister for communication to the mother.
To tell my mother
Reiterating the importance of informing the mother about the speaker's return.
I'm coming home
Restating the announcement of the speaker's imminent return home.
Home, alone
Emphasizing the feeling of being alone upon returning home.
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