I'm So Restless
Restless Reflections: Struggles of Identity in Roger McGuinn's Melody
Lyrics
Hey Mr.D do you want me to be
Addressing someone as "Mr.D" and questioning if they want a specific role for the speaker.
A farmer, a cowhand, an old country boy
Listing options of occupations: farmer, cowhand, or old country boy.
To get up in the a.m. and tend to the chore
Describing the routine of getting up in the morning to do chores.
And leave all my troubles behind a locked door
Expressing a desire to leave troubles behind and have a private space.
Layin' with my lady and strummin' on my toy
Indicating an intimate moment with a partner and playing a musical instrument ("toy").
Oh I know what you mean and it sounds good to me
Acknowledging understanding of the suggestion and expressing agreement.
But oh Mr.D. I'm so restless
Despite agreement, confessing to feeling restless.
Hey Mr.L. so you want me to yell
Addressing someone as "Mr.L" and asking if they want the speaker to yell.
To howl at the moon when I'm losin' my grip
Suggesting howling at the moon as a response to losing control.
Without no possesions and findin' myself
Desiring a simple life without possessions and self-discovery.
The picture of mental and physical health
Aspiring to be mentally and physically healthy but still facing consequences.
But I'm still payin' dues for that Indian trip
Referring to paying dues for a past experience, possibly an "Indian trip."
And I know what you mean and it sure rings a bell
Understanding the suggestion and finding it familiar.
But oh Mr.L. I'm so restless
Despite understanding, expressing restlessness.
Hey Mr.J. you want me to stray
Addressing someone as "Mr.J" and questioning if they want the speaker to be rebellious.
To be a bad boy a mean boy and ready to kill
Describing a rebellious and aggressive persona, ready to kill.
Wrigglin' and slinkin' in snakeskin and black
Imagining a wild and seductive lifestyle, symbolized by snakeskin.
Holdin' my thumb on some chick in the sack
Describing a casual attitude towards relationships and physical intimacy.
And never say no if it gives me a thrill
Expressing a willingness to explore experiences for thrills.
Well I know what you mean and I'd go all the way
Acknowledging understanding and expressing readiness to go all the way.
But oh Mr.J. I'm so restless
Despite willingness, confessing to feeling restless.
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