Hummingbird
Chasing Dreams on a Hummingbird's Wing
Lyrics
Got tired of livin' in that one horse town
Expressing dissatisfaction with small-town life, seeking change.
When to that station flagged that hummingbird down
Flagging down a train, specifically the "hummingbird," as a means of escape.
I didn't even call to say goodbye
Leaving without saying goodbye, possibly due to emotional difficulty.
I couldn't stand to see that little girl cry
Unable to witness the sadness of a loved one, particularly a little girl.
And now I'm off to the city gonna make my name
Heading to the city with aspirations for success and recognition.
Those lights were callin' me to fortune and fame
Feeling drawn to the city lights and the promise of fame and fortune.
I had to ride that hummingbird
Expressing the necessity of taking the journey on the hummingbird train.
Just let me ride that hummingbird
Reiterating the desire to ride the hummingbird train as a pivotal choice.
I'm gonna make it now just any day
Confident about achieving success in the city very soon.
I've got my guitar and I came to play
Bringing a guitar to the city, indicating a commitment to pursuing a musical career.
Lyin' here lonely knowin' what I lost
Reflecting on loneliness and acknowledging the personal sacrifices made.
My heart keeps asking was it worth the cost
Questioning the worth of the sacrifices, particularly in matters of the heart.
And now, ain't it funny how that always seems
Noting the irony that things may not seem as appealing once achieved.
Once you're standing there, the grass ain't so green
Highlighting the perception shift when achieving a desired goal.
I had to ride that hummingbird
Reiterating the necessity of taking the hummingbird train journey.
Why did I ride that hummingbird
Expressing a sense of regret or questioning the decision to ride the hummingbird.
Oh today she called me on the telephone
Receiving a call from someone back home, emphasizing a longing for connection.
She said, "Hey country boy, you been gone too long"
A country boy being told he has been away for too long.
And now I'm standin' at the station looking down the line
Standing at the station, anticipating the return of the hummingbird train.
Here comes that hummingbird, she's right on time
The hummingbird train arriving on time, symbolizing a return to familiar things.
I'm gonna ride that hummingbird
Reaffirming the desire to take the hummingbird train journey.
Just let me ride that hummingbird
Reiterating the plea to ride the hummingbird train.
I'm gonna ride, just let me ride that hummingbird
Expressing a strong desire to take the journey on the hummingbird train.
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