If There Ain't There Ought'a Be
Envisioning a Utopian Escape
Lyrics
Well, I hear there's a place somewhere down south,
Reference to a rumored place in the south known for easy fishing without traditional equipment.
Where you don't need a hook to catch a small mouth.
Emphasizing the simplicity of fishing in this place, no need for typical gear.
No rod, no reel, no bait, no doubt:
Continuation of the theme, highlighting the absence of fishing necessities.
Just whistle from the bank and they all walk out.
Implies a carefree atmosphere, suggesting that even fish willingly come out.
And they say there's a town not far from here,
Introduction of another rumored town, where debts can be exchanged for gas and beer.
You can trade your debt for gas and beer.
Suggests a carefree life without responsibilities like a boss or rent.
No boss, no rent, no sweat, no cares:
Further elaboration on the stress-free life, no need to worry or sweat.
Where everybody is a millionaire.
Painting a picture of everyone being wealthy in this town.
If there ain't there oughta be.
Expression of the belief that if something doesn't exist but should, it ought to be created.
Just think of the endless possibilities.
Encouragement to think about the limitless possibilities of creating such places.
A place where every day is Friday night,
Describes an ideal place where every day feels like a carefree Friday night.
With your arms wrapped up tight around me:
Expressing the desire for intimate and comforting moments.
If there ain't there oughta be.
Reiteration of the belief that if something ideal doesn't exist, it should be made.
And I hear there's a book that you can buy,
Reference to a book that supposedly explains the meaning of life.
That'll paraphrase the meaning of life.
Desire for clarity on existential questions like love, purpose, and the divine.
What's love? Why me? Where's God? How high?
Pondering common questions about life, love, and spirituality.
Word for word, why women cry.
Expresses curiosity about the reasons behind women's tears.
If there ain't there oughta be.
Reiteration of the belief in creating things that are lacking but should exist.
Just think of the endless possibilities.
Encouragement to consider the boundless possibilities of creating ideal situations.
A place where every day is Friday night,
Description of an ideal place where every day feels like a carefree Friday night.
With your arms wrapped up tight around me:
Desire for intimate and comforting moments, wrapped tightly in someone's arms.
If there ain't there oughta be.
Reiteration of the belief that if something ideal doesn't exist, it should be made.
A place for me to make my dreams come true.
Expresses the wish for a place where personal dreams can be fulfilled.
I wish. A wish upon a star will do.
Expresses a whimsical hope for wishes upon stars to come true.
A fully fledged, foolproof guarantee
Desire for a guaranteed, foolproof way to achieve dreams and wishes.
If there ain't there oughta be.
Reiteration of the belief that if something ideal doesn't exist, it should be made.
Instrumental break.
Instrumental break, no lyrics.
If there ain't there oughta be.
Reiteration of the belief in creating things that are lacking but should exist.
Just think of the endless possibilities.
Encouragement to consider the boundless possibilities of creating ideal situations.
A place where every day is Friday night,
Description of an ideal place where every day feels like a carefree Friday night.
With your arms wrapped up tight around me:
Desire for intimate and comforting moments, wrapped tightly in someone's arms.
Well, if there ain't there oughta be.
Reiteration of the belief that if something ideal doesn't exist, it should be made.
Well, if there ain't there oughta be.
If the ideal place doesn't exist, it should be created.
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