Terraplane Blues
Terraplane Blues Unveiled: Love, Loss, and a Roadside Mystery
Lyrics
And I feel so lonesome, you hear me when I moan
Expressing deep loneliness and sorrow, seeking acknowledgment.
And I feel so lonesome, you hear me when I moan
Reiterating a sense of profound loneliness and the plea for understanding.
Who been drivin' my Terraplane for you since I been gone?
Questioning who has been using his Terraplane (car) in his absence.
I'd said I flash your lights, mama, you horn won't even blow
Attempting to signal or attract attention, but facing mechanical issues.
Somebody's been runnin' my batteries down on this machine
Noticing that someone has been draining the battery of his car.
I even flash my lights, mama, this horn won't even blow
Continuing to signal, but the car horn is malfunctioning.
Got a short in this connection, hoo well, babe, it's way down below
Explaining a technical problem (short circuit) causing the car issues.
I'm goin' heist your hood, mama, I'm bound to check your oil
Expressing the intention to inspect the car's engine and check the oil.
I'm goin' heist your hood, mama, mmm, I'm bound to check your oil
Reiterating the intention to inspect the car's engine and check the oil.
I got a woman that I'm lovin', way down in Arkansas
Mentioning a loved one in Arkansas, perhaps as a contrast to the car troubles.
Now, you know the coils ain't even buzzin', little generator won't get the spark
Highlighting technical issues with the car's electrical system.
Motor's in a bad condition, you gotta have these batteries charged
Stating the need for charged batteries due to the car's bad condition.
But I'm cryin', please, please don't do me wrong
Pleading not to be wronged, possibly referring to the emotional pain.
Who been drivin' my Terraplane now for you since I been gone?
Repeating the inquiry about who has been using his Terraplane in his absence.
Mr. highway man, please don't block the road
Addressing a highway man, asking not to obstruct the path.
Please, please don't block the road
Repeating the request for an unobstructed path due to the urgency of the situation.
'Cause she's reachin' a cold one hundred and I'm booked and I got to go
Explaining the car's speed and the need to proceed without hindrance.
Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
Non-verbal expression, possibly indicating deep emotion or frustration.
You, you hear me weep and moan
Describing personal emotional distress, seeking empathy.
Who been drivin' my Terraplane now for you since I been gone?
Repeating the inquiry about who has been using his Terraplane in his absence.
I'm gon' get down in this connection, keep on tanglin' with your wires
Expressing determination to address and fix the car's electrical issues.
I'm gon' get down in this connection, oh well, keep on tanglin' with these wires
Reiterating the intention to address the car's electrical problems.
And when I mash down on your little starter, then your sparkplug will give me fire
Describing the process of attempting to start the car's engine.
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