Walkin' on Down the Road
Wandering on the Road of Love and Trust
Lyrics
Well I'm walking on down the road
Expressing the act of moving forward on a journey or in life.
But it can't be heaven
Contrasting the journey with heaven, indicating imperfections.
'cause the streets aren't gold
Suggesting that the reality of life lacks the idealized perfection represented by golden streets.
And everybody knows what bobby d was told
Referencing Bobby D (possibly Bob Dylan) and his wisdom or advice.
I'm walkin' on down the road
Reiteration of the act of walking down the road, emphasizing the journey.
Groovin' a tune straight out of the womb
Describing a rhythmic, instinctive connection to music from birth.
Trust is a must to be a true blue dude
Stressing the importance of trust to embody authenticity.
That's a matter of fact don't be confused
Asserting the certainty of the importance of trust, discouraging confusion.
Everybody knows true friends are few
Highlighting the rarity of genuine friendships.
Everybody come in, everybody sing, sing my song
Inviting everyone to join and sing, promoting unity through music.
Everybody knows, everybody things, that I've done wrong
Acknowledging personal mistakes or misdeeds.
Everybody come in, everybody sing, sing my song
Reiterating the invitation for collective participation in singing.
Well I'm walking on down the road
Repeating the theme of walking down the road, underscoring the journey.
But it can't be heaven
Reiterating that the journey is not heavenly, emphasizing imperfections.
'cause the streets aren't gold
Continuing the contrast between the real world and the idealized heaven.
And everybody knows what bobby d was told
Recalling Bobby D's advice or insight.
I'm walkin' on down the road
Emphasizing the ongoing nature of the journey down the road.
A like a momma bear hugs her baby bear cubs
Using a metaphor of a mother bear to describe a protective, nurturing love.
A dude he can't lose when he lives on love
Affirming that one cannot lose when guided by the power of love.
Like the bark on a tree
Comparing the durability of personal qualities to the bark on a tree.
Like the skin on my knees
Drawing a parallel between resilience and the protective quality of skin.
I'm standin' by my blood
Stating commitment to family or kin, symbolized by blood ties.
Everybody come in, everybody sing, sing my song
Reissuing the invitation for collective singing and participation.
Everybody knows, everybody things, that I've done wrong
Acknowledging awareness of personal wrongdoing or flaws.
Everybody come in, everybody sing, sing my song
Repeating the call for communal singing, reinforcing the theme of unity.
Well I'm walking on down the road
Reiterating the ongoing nature of the journey down the road.
But it can't be heaven
Affirming that the journey is not heavenly, emphasizing imperfections.
'cause the streets aren't gold
Continuing the contrast between the real world and the idealized heaven.
And everybody knows what bobby d was told
Recalling Bobby D's advice or insight.
I'm walkin' on down the road
Emphasizing the ongoing nature of the journey down the road.
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