Lyrics
Don't cry, the river will be alright
Encouragement not to cry, assuring that things will be okay.
We'll just melt all the plastic to the sea
Suggesting a solution to problems by figuratively melting away difficulties.
And maybe California is the only place
Speculating that California might be a unique or special place.
Where this old engine, it just glides through the ruins
Describing a smoothly functioning old engine navigating through challenging circumstances.
Fare you well, all that gives us hell
Bidding farewell to things that cause distress or trouble.
Out the mouth of the Mississippi
Referencing the exit point of the Mississippi River, a metaphorical departure from difficulties.
Halfway home, I caught you dreamin'
Observing someone daydreaming while halfway on the journey.
In the passenger seat, your feet out the window
Depicting a relaxed moment with a loved one in a car, feet out the window.
Like, maybe your love, it gets torn from the bone
Suggesting that love can be painful and challenging.
In the eyes of the Lord
Bringing a religious or moral perspective to the challenges of love.
And this old engine, it just glides through the ruins
Reiterating the smooth functioning of the old engine amidst difficulties.
And fare you well, all that gives us hell
Repeating the farewell to troublesome things.
Out the mouth of the Mississippi
Referencing the exit point of the Mississippi River again.
In love, we got to try
Expressing the need to try in love, suggesting effort is required.
A little love, we, you just got to try
Emphasizing the importance of making an effort in love.
In love, we got to try, Lord
Reiterating the call to try in love, invoking a sense of devotion or commitment.
A little love, we, we just got to try
Stressing the idea that making an effort in love is essential.
In love, we got to try
Repeating the notion that trying is necessary in love.
Guess in love, we, we just got to try
Affirming the need to try in love, possibly suggesting resilience in the face of challenges.
Mmm
Ending with a contemplative sound, leaving room for reflection.
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