I've Done It All
Life's Odyssey: A Journey through the Tapestry of Experience
Lyrics
Did you ever steal a quarter when you was 10 years old?
Reflecting on childhood mischief, questioning if the listener ever stole a quarter at the age of 10.
Ever wear a brogan with a hole in the sole?
Asking if the listener ever wore worn-out shoes (brogan) with holes in the soles.
Did you ever ride a freight train while runnin' from the law?
Inquiring about experiences of riding a freight train while evading the law.
I've done it all, Lord, Lord, I've done it all
Expressing having experienced a variety of actions and adventures, acknowledging a diverse life.
Did you ever spend a winter in a dirty jail?
Asking if the listener ever spent a winter in a dirty jail.
Did you ever buy a topcoat at a rummage sale?
Inquiring about buying a topcoat from a secondhand sale.
Did you ever spend a Christmas inside detention hall?
Asking if the listener ever spent Christmas inside a detention hall.
I've done it all, Lord, Lord, I've done it all
Reiterating a diverse range of experiences, expressing having been through challenging situations.
Well, I've picked my share of cotton, boys
Stating the experience of picking cotton, indicating involvement in manual labor.
And I drove one railroad spike
Mentioning the act of driving a railroad spike, further emphasizing manual labor experiences.
And I've been everywhere I talk about
Asserting having been to various places and experienced a wide range of situations.
And I can tell you what it's like
Expressing the ability to share and describe the experiences mentioned.
I've even been to 'Frisco wearin' regular clothes
Recalling being in San Francisco while dressed in regular clothes.
With them modern hippie folks starin' down their nose
Describing encounters with modern hippies and their disapproving stares.
I can proudly say I've answered my patriotic call
Proudly stating the response to a patriotic call, indicating a sense of duty or service.
I've done it all, Lord, Lord, I've done it all, hey
Reiterating the acknowledgment of a diverse and adventurous life.
Well, I've picked my share of cotton, boys
Repeating the mention of picking cotton as part of the narrator's background.
And I drove one railroad spike
Reiterating the experience of driving a railroad spike, emphasizing manual labor.
And I've been everywhere I talk about
Stating having been to various places and having a wealth of experiences to share.
And I can tell you what its like
Reaffirming the ability to describe and convey the experiences mentioned.
I've even been to 'Frisco wearin' regular clothes
Recalling being in San Francisco while dressed casually and not conforming to hippie fashion.
With them modern hippie folks starin' down their nose
Describing encounters with modern hippies and their judgmental stares.
I can proudly say I've answered my patriotic call
Proudly affirming the response to a patriotic call and a sense of fulfilling duty.
I've done it all, Lord, Lord, I've done it all, hey
Reiterating the acknowledgment of a diverse and adventurous life.
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The lyrics end with a question mark, leaving the listener to ponder or interpret the concluding thought.
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