Another Show
Journey of Dreams: Muddy Creek's Roadside Ballad
Lyrics
Fog rolls from the train horn, just south of san antone
The fog is seen emanating from the train's horn in the vicinity just south of San Antone (San Antonio, Texas).
My lady is waiting there for me, she's been waitin' to go home
The singer's partner or lover is anticipating their return home after a prolonged period away.
It's been three years of dreams and pavement, sweat, blood and tears
Describes a span of three years filled with aspirations, hard work (symbolized by pavement), effort, and emotional strain represented by sweat, blood, and tears.
Rolling through the memories, it was all smoke in the mirrors
Reflects on past experiences, suggesting that memories were deceptive or illusory, perhaps not as genuine as initially perceived ("smoke in the mirrors").
Fog rolls from the train horn, just south of san antone
Reiteration of the train horn and fog, emphasizing the location near San Antonio.
My lady is waiting there for me, she's been waitin' to go home
Reiterates the anticipation of the singer's partner waiting to return home.
It's been three years of dreams and pavement, sweat, blood and tears
Reiterates the three-year period characterized by hard work, perseverance, and emotional strain.
Rolling through the memories, it was all smoke in the mirrors
Reiterates the idea that past experiences were possibly misleading or not entirely genuine.
Bein' a music man, I'm always on the run
Expresses the singer's life as a musician, always traveling and never settled in one place.
Sometimes when the show is over, we like to have a little fun
Suggests that after performances, there's a desire to unwind and enjoy leisure time.
Back down the road we go, load up, engine starts and we roll
Describes the routine of departing from one venue to another after the show ends.
Headed west for the next town, just to play another show
Highlights the perpetual journey to the next town to perform yet another concert.
Fifty miles from phoenix, i can see the sky light up red
Specifically mentions a location, Phoenix, and witnessing the sky turning red, possibly due to city lights or a metaphor for a vibrant atmosphere.
The city lights and the crazy nights, they're comin' up just ahead
Anticipation of the vibrant city lights and the excitement associated with lively nights in the upcoming destination.
When i get there i know that, i'll be where I've needed to be
Expresses a sense of fulfillment upon reaching the destination but implies a transient nature as it's not a permanent residence.
Another night under bar room lights, then it's back to Tennessee
Describes performing another night under the lights of a bar before returning to Tennessee, suggesting the cyclical nature of their life as a musician.
Bein' a music man, I'm always on the run
Reiterates the constant movement and unsettled lifestyle inherent in the singer's life as a musician.
Sometimes when the show is over, we like to have a little fun
Reinforces the idea of unwinding or relaxing post-performance.
Back down the road we go, load up, engine starts and we roll
Describes the routine of packing up and leaving for the next destination once the show concludes.
Headed west for the next town, just to play another show
Reiterates the perpetual cycle of moving from town to town to perform.
Bein' a music man, I'm always on the run
Repeats the notion of constant movement and life on the road as a musician.
Sometimes when the show is over, we like to have a little fun
Reiterates the idea of relaxation or leisure after the performance.
Back down the road we go, load up, engine starts and we roll
Describes the routine of departing for the next destination after the show ends.
Headed east for Illinois, it's time to go home
Specifies the direction of travel, heading east towards Illinois, signifying the end of this leg of the journey.
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