Hard Road
Navigating the Hard Road: A Soulful Journey Through Life's Trials
Lyrics
How long have you been hangin' around?
Asking about the duration of someone's presence or involvement.
Your eyes fixed to the cement ground
Describing the person's intense focus on the ground.
Your heart is warm, your hands are cold
Contrasting warm-heartedness with cold hands, suggesting internal conflict.
You know the truth, but the story gets old
Acknowledging awareness of truth but expressing fatigue with a repetitive story.
You stood on the corner for a long time
Highlighting a prolonged period of standing at a corner.
People passin' by you gave
People passing by offer small amounts of money.
You nickels and dimes
Receiving nickels and dimes as a form of charity.
They think you're one of the nameless
Perceived as nameless or insignificant by those passing by.
'Cause you got no record and you ain't famous
Not famous, lacking a criminal record, emphasizing anonymity.
Oh, Bill, I know how you're feelin'
Expressing understanding of Bill's emotional state.
Your heart's on fire and your head is reelin'
Describing intense emotions - heart on fire and head reeling.
But with the spirit to guide you
Suggesting that a guiding spirit and a friend can lead to victory.
And a friend beside you you know you'll win
Encouraging Bill with the presence of support and friendship.
If you're only willin'
Emphasizing the importance of willingness to overcome challenges.
The sun's so hot and my heart is thumpin'
Describing a hot day and the speaker's own heightened emotions.
Let me buy you a beer or somethin'
Offering to buy Bill a beer, a gesture of friendship or comfort.
You've been travellin' a hard road
Acknowledging the difficulty of Bill's journey or experiences.
Sit down, Bill, lighten your load
Suggesting that Bill should take a break and relax.
If you need a friend, give me a call
Extending support and friendship, offering assistance if needed.
I got your picture on my wall
Having Bill's picture on the wall signifies a close, caring relationship.
From one compadre to another
Expressing camaraderie between friends or comrades.
I love you, Bill, as I would my brother
Declaring love for Bill akin to the love for a brother.
Oh, Bill, I know how you're feelin'
Reiteration of understanding Bill's emotional state.
Your heart's on fire and your head is reelin'
Repeating the description of intense emotions experienced by Bill.
But with the spirit to guide you
Emphasizing the role of spirit and friendship in achieving success.
And a friend beside you you know you'll win
Reassuring Bill that victory is possible with support.
If you're only willin'
Reiterating the importance of willingness in overcoming challenges.
Oh, Bill, I know how you're feelin'
Continued understanding of Bill's emotional state.
Your heart's on fire and your head is reelin'
Continued description of Bill's intense emotional experience.
But with the spirit to guide you
Reemphasizing the guiding spirit and supportive friend as keys to success.
And a friend beside you you know you'll win
Reiterating the assurance of victory with support.
If you're only willin'
Repeating the importance of willingness in achieving success.
If you're only willin'
Reiteration of the call for willingness in facing challenges.
If you're only willin'
Final repetition of the theme, underlining the significance of willingness.
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