2028
2028: A Musical Journey to Tennessee's Bright Lights
Lyrics
Daddy says that's where you want to be
Daddy suggests that Tennessee is an ideal destination.
Mama says there's nothin' like good ol' Tennessee
Mama emphasizes the charm of Tennessee.
Now that I'm signing this it's clear to me
The realization comes while signing, indicating a sense of purpose.
This must be my destiny
Acknowledgment of a perceived destiny in Tennessee.
This song's my ticket to Tennessee
Expressing that the song is a pathway to Tennessee.
Songwriters will always be
A recognition that songwriters will persist.
Nashville bound like I hope to be
Aspiring to be bound for Nashville like other songwriters.
Oh my ticket to Tennessee
Reiterating that the song is a journey to Tennessee.
In '81 Prine said 'Oh Boy It's Great'
Referring to positive statements by John Prine in 1981.
Old Crow Medicine Show in '98
Mentioning the Old Crow Medicine Show in 1998.
I'm going too and I can't wait
Expressing excitement about going to Tennessee in 2028.
In 2028
Indicating the specific year for the planned journey.
This song's my ticket to Tennessee
Reiterating the song's role as a ticket to Tennessee.
Songwriters will always be
Affirming the enduring nature of songwriters.
Nashville bound like I hope to be
Expressing the hope to be Nashville-bound like others.
Oh my ticket to Tennessee
Repeating the theme of the song being a ticket to Tennessee.
Cookeville, Memphis, seems all right
Mentioning various Tennessee cities with positive connotations.
You can drive to Chicago overnight
Highlighting the convenience of driving to Chicago overnight.
Chattanooga is a pretty sight
Praising the beauty of Chattanooga.
But Nashville's where my name's in lights
Stating Nashville as the ultimate destination for recognition.
This song's my ticket to Tennessee
Reaffirming the song's role as a journey to Tennessee.
Songwriters will always be
Emphasizing the perpetual existence of songwriters.
Nashville bound like I hope to be
Expressing the aspiration to be bound for Nashville.
Oh my ticket to Tennessee
Repeating the theme of the song being a ticket to Tennessee.
This song's my ticket to Tennessee
Further reinforcement of the song's role as a journey to Tennessee.
Songwriters will always be
Affirming the enduring nature of songwriters.
Nashville bound like I hope to be
Expressing the hope to be Nashville-bound like others.
Oh my ticket to Tennessee
Repeating the theme of the song being a ticket to Tennessee.
Oh my ticket to Tennessee
Reiterating the significance of the song as a ticket to Tennessee.
Oh my ticket to Tennessee
Final emphasis on the song's role as a journey to Tennessee.
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