Lyrics
Sometimes it's a car
Sometimes, it triggers memories, like a car.
A certain shade of mystic blue
A specific color (mystic blue) reminds the speaker of something.
I think of you and I wonder how on Earth you are
The speaker wonders about the well-being of someone associated with the memories.
Sometimes just a song
Occasionally, a song evokes memories and emotions.
That's playing on my radio
A song playing on the radio triggers nostalgic feelings.
And there I go just a-wishin' you were singin' along
The speaker wishes the person from the past could join in the experience.
That's all it takes
Simple things trigger vivid dreams and memories.
And I just opt to dreamin' I'm in
Escaping into dreams is the speaker's response to these triggers.
Way Back Texas
Refers to a place in the past (Way Back Texas).
You were layin' in my arms
Recalls a specific moment in Way Back Texas, being close to someone.
That class ring necklace
A class ring necklace symbolizes a connection or commitment.
We're gonna buy that little farm
Expresses a shared dream of owning a farm.
Way down by the river
Describes the desired location of the farm, down by the river.
Yeah, raise a family
Plans for raising a family in Way Back Texas.
Down in Way Back Texas
Reiterates the significance of Way Back Texas for the speaker.
Uh-uh, population you and me
Population of Way Back Texas is envisioned as just the speaker and the person.
Me, I'm doing well
The speaker is doing well in their current life.
No one in particular
No specific person is in the speaker's life at the moment.
Girl, I heard that you went and rang them weddin' bells
Rumors of the person's marriage reach the speaker.
The say his name is John
The new person's name is John, with a background of privilege.
His daddy owns a dealership
John's father owns a car dealership.
But the slipper don't quite fit
Despite appearances, the new relationship may not be perfect.
Yet life goes on and on
Life continues, even if it's not as expected.
So I guess that I'll hang up
The speaker considers letting go but still wonders about the past.
And just wonder if you ever dream of
The speaker contemplates if the person from the past dreams about them.
Way Back Texas
Repeats the longing for the past in Way Back Texas.
You were layin' in my arms
Recalls the specific moment of intimacy in Way Back Texas.
Had a class ring necklace
Reiterates the symbolism of the class ring necklace.
We're gonna buy that little farm
The shared dream of owning a farm is mentioned again.
Way down by the river
Describes the desired location of the farm, down by the river.
Yeah, livin' happily
Envisions a happy life in Way Back Texas.
Down in Way Back Texas
Repeats the desire to return to Way Back Texas.
Way back
Emphasizes the temporal distance of Way Back Texas.
Population you and me
Reiterates the envisioned population of Way Back Texas.
And every now and then
The speaker is available if needed, but only occasionally.
If you need me, I'll be back in
Suggests the speaker's willingness to revisit Way Back Texas.
Way Back Texas
Repeats the longing for the past in Way Back Texas.
You were layin' in my arms
Recalls the specific moment of intimacy in Way Back Texas.
Had a class ring necklace
Reiterates the symbolism of the class ring necklace.
We're gonna buy that little farm
The shared dream of owning a farm is mentioned again.
Way down by the river
Describes the desired location of the farm, down by the river.
Yeah, raise a family
Envisions a happy life in Way Back Texas.
Down in Way Back Texas
Repeats the desire to return to Way Back Texas.
Uh-uh, population you and me
Reiterates the envisioned population of Way Back Texas.
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