No Lonesome Tune
Love's Redemption: Peter Rowan's Journey Home in No Lonesome Tune
Lyrics
Well I ain't gonna sing no lonesome tune
Expressing the decision not to sing a sad or lonely song.
Oh, Babe, I'm coming soon
An assurance or promise to return soon to a loved one, addressing them as "Babe."
I cannot believe I stayed so long away.
Reflecting on the disbelief of staying away for a long time.
But a man must look around
Acknowledging the need for a man to explore or look around.
And you're the sweetest thing I've found
Expressing admiration for the person being addressed, considering them the sweetest thing found.
Your lost high roller's rolling home today.
Referring to oneself as a "lost high roller" and indicating a return home on that day.
Well my daddy said to me
Recalling advice from the speaker's father about the challenges of finding someone reliable.
Son, it's hard as you will see
Addressing the speaker's son, emphasizing the difficulty of finding trustworthy individuals.
To find someone upon whom to rely.
Highlighting the importance of relying on someone.
And in the kitchen Mama sneezed
Depicting a domestic scene where the speaker's mother sneezes in the kitchen.
And he grinned big as you please
Describing the father's reaction with a grin and a kind expression after the mother sneezes.
Said "Bless you" and a tear come to his eye.
Quoting the father saying "Bless you," with a tear in his eye, suggesting sentimental emotions.
Well I did decide that very day
Deciding to live in a certain way after the mentioned day.
That I would like to live that way
Expressing a realization of having wasted time and recognizing a need for change.
And now I know I've just been wasting time.
Acknowledging that being with a particular person (addressed) is the right choice.
It's with you that I should be
Affirming that being with the person addressed is the speaker's rightful place.
And if you feel the same about me
Seeking confirmation that the addressed person feels the same way.
Well I'm headed home along the straightest line.
Declaring the intention to head home in the most direct or straightforward manner.
I ain't gonna sing no lonesome tune
Reiterating the decision not to sing a lonely song.
Oh, Baby, I'm coming soon
Reassuring the loved one of an imminent return, using the term "Baby."
I cannot believe I stayed so long away.
Expressing disbelief at staying away for an extended period.
But a man must look around
Acknowledging the necessity for a man to explore or look around.
And you're the sweetest thing I've found
Reiterating admiration for the addressed person as the sweetest thing found.
Your lost high roller's rolling home today.
Declaring the return of the "lost high roller" to their home on that day.
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