Trouble No More
Embracing Tomorrow: A Journey Beyond Troubles
Lyrics
Well you won't believe what I'm gonna be when it's time for me to run
Expressing anticipation about a future change or transformation in the speaker's life when the time comes to move on.
I'm gonna leave this nest and give my best to the place where I grew up
Commitment to leave the current environment and contribute the best effort to the place of upbringing.
And there won't be trouble in the world no more
Repetition emphasizing the speaker's vision of a world without trouble in the future.
There won't be trouble in the world no more
-There won't be trouble in the world no more
-There won't be trouble in the world no more
-I've got a wishing bone and a worry stone and a lucky rabbit's foot
Listing symbolic items (wishing bone, worry stone, lucky rabbit's foot) that the speaker possesses, possibly for luck and comfort.
And if I ever get bored of the open road, well I'll bring a comic book
Indicating preparedness for potential boredom during the journey, suggesting bringing a comic book as a remedy.
And there won't be trouble in the world no more
Repetition reinforcing the speaker's belief in a future world without trouble.
There won't be trouble in the world no more
-There won't be trouble in the world no more
-There won't be trouble in the world no more
-No more band-aids on my heartaches
Describing a future without emotional pain (band-aids on heartaches), stress (smoke when burning pancakes), or sorrow.
No more smoke when I burn the pancakes
-No more drowning in my sorrow
-With my chin held up there's always better luck tomorrow
-Well, I'd travel far to the great bazaar and charm a snake or two
Desire to explore distant places, engage in unique experiences (great bazaar, charm a snake), and enjoy simple pleasures (playing on a kazoo).
Or try my hand in a marching band while I play on my kazoo
-And there won't be trouble in the world no more
Repetition emphasizing the speaker's hope for a trouble-free world in the future.
There won't be trouble in the world no more
-There won't be trouble in the world no more
-There won't be trouble in the world no more
-No more band-aids on my heartaches
Reiteration of the speaker's vision for a future free from heartaches, smoke, and drowning in sorrow.
No more smoke when I burn the pancakes
-No more drowning in my sorrow
-With my chin held up there's always better luck tomorrow
-With my chin held up there's always better luck
Emphasizing a positive outlook, suggesting that keeping one's chin up brings better luck.
Like a beggar in the street with a penny in his cup
Comparing the speaker's attitude to a beggar with a penny, expressing optimism that small actions may lead to significant positive changes.
The penny gets thrown in a wishing well
-It goes to show you never can tell
-When a penny might bring a million better things tomorrow
-No more band-aids on my heartaches
Reiteration of the speaker's determination to overcome heartaches, smoke, and sorrow with a hopeful attitude towards a better future.
No more smoke when I burn the pancakes
-No more drowning in my sorrow
-With my chin held up there's always better luck tomorrow
-No more band-aids on my heartaches
Final repetition underlining the speaker's commitment to facing challenges with resilience and optimism for a better tomorrow.
No more smoke when I burn the pancakes
-No more drowning in my sorrow
-With my chin held up there's always better luck tomorrow
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