Lyrics
Yeah I can see her now
Expressing anticipation and the ability to visualize the person mentioned.
Standing there in that cotton dress
Describing the person in a cotton dress, setting a scene for intimacy or familiarity.
I'm gonna wrap my arms around
Expressing a desire to embrace the person mentioned.
It's been a week since I've been home
Indicating a period of absence from home.
I've gotta make up for all that time
Acknowledging the need to compensate for the time spent away.
I had to leave her all alone
Highlighting the loneliness experienced by the person left alone.
Every time I hear her say my name
Expressing joy and significance when the mentioned person utters the speaker's name.
It's like the engine of a 68
Comparing the effect of hearing the name to the powerful engine of a 1968 vehicle.
I love to listen to the sound she makes
Enjoying the pleasing sound produced by the person when the speaker "turns her on."
When I turn her on
Referring to the act of emotionally and possibly physically exciting the person.
Hundred miles til the Georgia line
Stating the distance remaining until reaching the Georgia state line.
Prayin' I can make it home tonight
Expressing a hope or prayer to make it home tonight.
So I can see that look in her eyes
Describing the anticipation of seeing a specific expression in the person's eyes.
When I turn her on
Reiterating the impact of "turning her on" on the person.
There's a rusty motel sign
Noting a sign for a motel, suggesting the need for rest during the journey.
I could probably use some rest
Recognizing the potential need for rest despite the determination to stay on course.
But I keep it between the lines
Emphasizing the importance of maintaining focus and staying within boundaries.
Cause there's a woman waitin' on me
Stating the motivation to reach a woman eagerly waiting for the speaker.
I know it's late, hope she's still awake
Acknowledging the lateness of the hour and expressing a desire for the person to still be awake.
I don't wanna sleepcause
Choosing not to sleep, possibly due to excitement or urgency.
Every time I hear her say my name
Repeating the joyous impact of hearing the person say the speaker's name.
It's like the engine of a 68
Reiterating the powerful and positive effect of the person's utterance, using a car engine metaphor.
I love to listen to the sound she makes
Expressing the pleasure derived from listening to the person's sounds when emotionally aroused.
When I turn her on
Re-emphasizing the impact of "turning her on" on the person's emotions.
Hundred miles til the Georgia line
Noting the remaining distance until reaching the Georgia state line, possibly emphasizing urgency.
Prayin' I can make it home tonight
Reiterating the hope or prayer to make it home on the same night.
So I can see that look in her eyes
Anticipating the desired look in the person's eyes upon the speaker's return.
When I turn her on
Re-emphasizing the impact of "turning her on" on the person's emotions.
Every time I hear her say my name
Repeating the joyous impact of hearing the person say the speaker's name.
It's like the engine of a 68
Reiterating the powerful and positive effect of the person's utterance, using a car engine metaphor.
I love to listen to the sound she makes
Expressing the pleasure derived from listening to the person's sounds when emotionally aroused.
When I turn her on
Re-emphasizing the impact of "turning her on" on the person's emotions.
Hundred miles til the Georgia line
Noting the remaining distance until reaching the Georgia state line, possibly emphasizing urgency.
Prayin' I can make it home tonight
Reiterating the hope or prayer to make it home on the same night.
So I can see that look in her eyes
Anticipating the desired look in the person's eyes upon the speaker's return.
When I turn her on, yeah
Summarizing the emotional and possibly physical impact of "turning her on."
When I turn her on
Repeating the act of "turning her on" with a sense of affirmation or encouragement.
Come on
Adding a playful or encouraging tone to the repeated act of "turning her on."
Alright
Concluding with a positive affirmation or encouragement, possibly to proceed with the mentioned action.
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