20 Miles to Texas 25 to Hell
Journey from Texas to Hell: A Tale of Redemption and Rebellion
Lyrics
20 miles to Texas, 25 to Hell
Expresses the distance to Texas and a metaphorical "Hell," suggesting a challenging or undesirable place.
Where the weather's hotter I could never tell
Reflects uncertainty about the extreme heat in Texas and a comparison to an unknown, equally hot place (Hell).
Spend most of my days doing nothing but no good
The speaker spends most of their time engaging in unproductive or harmful activities.
Seems like I was born to be misunderstood
Feeling that their true nature or intentions are constantly misunderstood or misinterpreted by others.
20 miles to Texas!! 25 to Hell!!
Reiteration of the distances to Texas and Hell, emphasizing the severity of the situation or destination.
20 miles to Texas, 25 to Hell
Repeats the idea of being close to Texas and Hell, reinforcing the impending arrival at these places.
I was born for stealing I wasn't made to sell
Feels more inclined towards dishonesty or unlawful behavior rather than engaging in legitimate transactions.
Carved out of bone and ash, steel, dirt, concrete
Describes the speaker's composition metaphorically with elements like bone, ash, steel, dirt, and concrete, implying a rugged or resilient nature.
An arm for an arm a leg for a leg
Suggests a sense of retribution or equivalence - a tit-for-tat mentality in dealing with situations.
One dead end street
Symbolizes a life situation or circumstance without potential for progress or escape.
20 miles to Texas!! 25 to Hell!! Fire's on the side of the road people toe to toe
Depicts a fiery, intense environment on the way to Texas or Hell, indicating a tense or dangerous situation.
Warm your hands on burning blood
Metaphorical imagery of using the heat generated by intense conflict or danger to stay warm.
I gotta go... go!!
Expresses a sense of urgency or necessity to leave the current situation.
20 miles to Texas, 25 to Hell
Reiterates the proximity to Texas and Hell, continuing the theme of impending arrival.
If she ever loved me, I could never tell
Uncertainty about the love received from someone, possibly indicating a lack of clear affection or recognition from a partner.
Spend most of my days doing nothing but no good
Reiterates spending time engaging in unproductive or harmful activities, reinforcing a sense of purposelessness.
Seems like I was born to be misunderstood
Repeated feeling of being misunderstood or misinterpreted by others, suggesting a recurring theme in the speaker's life.
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