At the Depot
Struggles at the Depot: A Bluesy Quest for Fat City Dreams
Lyrics
Well, I'm hanging around the depot, boys,
Expressing being present at the depot, likely seeking employment.
Trying to get a job,
Actively trying to secure a job.
I'm so sick and tired of being laid off,
Frustration and weariness due to repeated periods of unemployment.
No silver lining, no rainbow's end,
Feeling of no hopeful outcome or positive resolution.
Bills in my mailbox, that's all they ever send,
Constantly receiving bills, suggesting financial difficulties.
All they ever send.
Reiteration of the recurring bills as the sole contents of the mailbox.
Well, I'm hanging around the corner, boys,
Being idle or loitering at a street corner.
Holding up the wall,
Leaning against the wall, perhaps in a state of boredom or aimlessness.
Feeling kinda sloppy, waiting for a call.
Feeling untidy or disheveled while waiting for something to happen.
Running out of patience, running out of cool,
Running out of patience and losing composure.
Don't turn on the radio, I don't want to hear the news,
Desire to avoid hearing any distressing news.
Don't want to hear the news.
Reaffirmation of not wanting to be informed of current events.
Well, you sure look good, baby, sure look neat,
Complimenting someone's appearance and overall attractiveness.
Sure make sense from your head to your feet,
Emphasizing the coherence and appeal of the person from head to toe.
You don't want to know me now, but you're gonna change your mind,
Predicting a change in attitude towards the speaker by the person being complimented.
I'm going to Fat City, gonna do things in style.
Expressing a desire for a prosperous and successful future in Fat City.
Well, you sure look good, baby, sure look neat,
Repetition of admiration for someone's appearance and appeal.
Sure make sense from your head to your feet,
Reiteration of the person's overall attractiveness and coherence.
Making all the ice melt when you walk down the street,
Metaphorically implying the person's allure and impact.
Making all the ice melt when you walk down the street.
Repetition of the impact and attractiveness of the person while walking.
You don't want to know me now, but you're gonna change your mind,
Reiterating the anticipation of a change in perception by the admired person.
I'm going to Fat City, gonna do things in style.
Reiteration of the desire for a successful future in Fat City.
Well, my motor won't run man,
Experiencing issues with a vehicle that isn't functioning properly.
I'm sure it's on the blink,
Belief that the vehicle is malfunctioning.
Ain't had no gasoline since God knows when,
Hasn't had access to fuel for an extended period.
I'm waiting for that woman, ain't she ever gonna show?
Waiting for a woman, possibly for assistance or companionship.
Don't keep me waiting, I got some place else to go,
Urging the woman not to delay as there's another place to be.
Some place else to go.
Reiteration of having another destination or appointment.
Well, I'm hanging round the depot, boys,
Continuing to linger at the depot without success in finding employment.
Can't get a job,
Struggling to secure a job opportunity.
I'm so sick and tired of being laid off,
Repetition of frustration due to repeated layoffs.
No silver lining, no rainbow's end,
Feelings of hopelessness and lack of positive outcomes.
Blues in my mailbox, that's all they ever send,
Metaphorically expressing the continuous experience of feeling down or depressed.
All they ever send,
Reiteration of receiving only blues or sad news.
All they ever send.
Reaffirmation of constantly receiving melancholic news.
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