Goin' Out West
Goin' Out West: A Journey of Freedom and Rebellion
Lyrics
I'm goin' out west
Expresses the decision to travel westward.
Where the wind blows tall
Describes the landscape with tall winds, setting the scene.
Where Tony Franciosa used to date my 'ma
References Tony Franciosa dating the speaker's mother, establishing a personal connection to the west.
They got some money out there
Suggests the west has financial opportunities.
They're giving it away
Indicates a generosity or abundance of money in the west.
I'm gonna do what I want
Asserts the speaker's determination to act freely and be compensated for it.
And I'm gonna get paid
-Do what I want
-And I'm gonna get paid
-Little brown sausages lying in the sand
Describes an unusual scene with sausages in the sand, possibly a metaphor for unexpected or absurd situations.
I ain't no extra baby, I'm a leading man
Declares the speaker as a leading character, not an extra, emphasizing importance.
Well my parole officer will be proud of me
Mentions a parole officer, implying a criminal past, but suggests pride in positive changes.
With my Olds '88 and the devil on a leash
Associates the speaker's car, an Olds '88, and the devil on a leash, hinting at a rebellious spirit.
My Olds '88 and the devil on a leash
-I know karate, Voodoo too
Claims knowledge of karate and Voodoo, offering unique skills to someone.
I'm gonna make myself available to you
-I don't need no make up
Expresses self-confidence and pride in physical appearance, rejecting the need for makeup.
I got real scars
-I got hair on my chest
-I look good without a shirt
-Well I don't lose my composure
Asserts composure in challenging situations and highlights a masculine face in contrast to others' opinions.
In a high speed chase
-My friends say I'm ugly
Addresses perceptions of ugliness, boasts drag strip courage, and driving skills.
I got a masculine face
-I got some drag strip courage
-I can really drive a bed
-I'm gonna change my name
Expresses a desire to change identity to Hannibal or Rex, suggesting a reinvention or escape.
To Hannibal or maybe just Rex
-Change my name to Hannibal or maybe just Rex
-I know karate, Voodoo too
Reiterates knowledge of karate and Voodoo, emphasizing availability to others.
I'm gonna make myself available to you
-I don't need no make up
Reaffirms self-confidence, highlighting real scars and a masculine appearance.
I got real scars
-I got hair on my chest
-I look good without a shirt
-I'm gonna drive all night
Plans to drive all night, seeking speed, and waiting for a transformative moment with the sun.
Get some speed
-I'm gonna wait for the sun to shine down on me
-I got a hole in my roof
Describes a symbolic hole in the roof in the shape of a heart, possibly indicating vulnerability or emotional experiences.
The shape of a heart
-And I'm goin' out west
Reiterates the decision to go west, seeking appreciation.
Where they appreciate me
-Goin' out west
Emphasizes the desire for appreciation in the west.
Where they appreciate me
-Goin' out west
Repeats the decision to go west, ending the narrative.
Gone
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