61 Highway
Journey Along Highway 61
Lyrics
Lord, that 61 Highway is the longest road I know
Expressing the length and significance of Highway 61, possibly as a metaphor for life's journey.
Lord, that 61 Highway may be the longest road I know
Reiteration of the idea that Highway 61 is exceptionally long and holds importance.
She run from New York City, down the Gulf of Mexico
Describing the route of Highway 61, running from New York City to the Gulf of Mexico.
Lord, it's some poor sand down, Greyhound buses don't run
Highlighting a desolate area where Greyhound buses don't operate, emphasizing isolation or hardship.
Lord, it's some poor sand down, Greyhound buses don't run
Repeating the theme of a barren place where standard transportation is absent.
Just go to work with me baby, look down Highway 61
Suggesting a desire for companionship or support, asking someone to join on Highway 61.
I said, "Please, please see somebody for me"
Seeking assistance or intervention from someone else.
I said, "Please, please see somebody for me"
Repetition of the plea for help, specifically asking to check on the speaker's well-being.
If you see my baby, tell her she's alright with me
Expressing concern for the speaker's romantic relationship, wanting reassurance for their partner.
I'm gonna buy me a pony can, pay for fox-trot and run
Expressing a desire for material prosperity, using a metaphorical reference to a pony.
I'm gonna buy me a pony can, pay for fox-trot and run
Reiteration of the wish for wealth, indicating a willingness to work for it.
Lord, when you see me comin', pretty Mama, I'll be on Highway 61
Announcing a confident arrival on Highway 61 once the speaker achieves success.
I started school one Monday mornin', Lord, I throwed my books away
Recalling a rebellious act of discarding education, possibly in pursuit of a different path.
I started school one Monday mornin', baby, I throwed my books away
Reiterating the rejection of formal education and a commitment to Highway 61.
I wrote a note to my teacher, Lord, I'm gonna try 61 today
Expressing a determination to follow Highway 61, possibly as a metaphor for one's chosen life journey.
Lord, if I have to die, baby, fo' you think my time have come
Contemplating the possibility of sacrifice or danger for a loved one.
Lord, if I have to die, baby now, fo' you think my time have come
Reiterating the willingness to face peril or death for the sake of a relationship.
I want you to bury my body, out on Highway 61
Specifying the desire for burial along Highway 61 in case of death.
Lord, it's amazin', baby, Lord, don't want you to have no fun
Expressing possessiveness or jealousy, not wanting the partner to have enjoyment without the speaker.
It's amazin', baby, don't want you to have no fun
Reiteration of the sentiment that the partner should not have fun without the speaker.
Just come down to my little cabin, out on Highway 61
Inviting the partner to the speaker's cabin on Highway 61, possibly as a gesture of reconciliation or unity.
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