Dirty Words
Saltwater Memories: Rusty Clanton's Melodic Reflections on Life
Lyrics
Up before sunrise
Expressing waking up early, possibly emphasizing routine or a new day.
To hear my neighbors stir their coffee
Observing neighbors' morning activities, specifically stirring coffee.
And laughing when their kid says dirty words
Amusement at a child using inappropriate language, finding humor in it.
Stick around for the goodbye
Suggesting staying for farewells, indicating a close relationship.
'Cause when their boy is pushing thirty
Anticipating the neighbor's son reaching the age of thirty without expecting reciprocation.
He'll have learned not to expect implied return
Learning not to expect implicit reciprocation in relationships.
Help me out, hang me out to dry
Pleading for assistance, possibly feeling vulnerable or in need of support.
Ask me how I am, I feel alright
Responding positively when asked about well-being.
No, really, I'm doing fine
Insisting on being fine despite potential challenges or struggles.
Shut my mouth, let me down this time
Expressing a desire to speak freely, potentially revealing inner thoughts or emotions.
I miss your autumn stare, your hands running through my hair
Nostalgia for a past connection, recalling a specific gaze and touch.
Like saltwater
Comparing the touch to saltwater, possibly evoking both sweetness and pain.
A grey car in the distance
Noticing a distant grey car and facing a brief decision on acknowledgment.
I guess I've got about five seconds
A limited time to decide whether to wave or avoid interaction.
To decide if I should wave or look away
Reflecting on encounters with strangers and the associated emotional risk.
From another total stranger
Encountering another unfamiliar person.
Who I've probably never met but
Expressing uncertainty about potential risks in social interactions.
I'm not sure I'm up for that much risk today
Feeling hesitant or unprepared for the risks of the day.
Help me out, hang me out to dry
Reiterating a plea for help and support.
Ask me how I am, I feel alright
Consistently responding positively to inquiries about well-being.
No, really, I'm doing fine
Insisting on being fine despite potential challenges or struggles.
Shut my mouth, let me down this time
Desiring silence or being let down this time.
I miss your autumn stare, your Hands running through my hair
Nostalgia for a past connection, recalling a specific gaze and touch.
Like saltwater
Comparing the touch to saltwater, possibly evoking both sweetness and pain.
If one more person tells me
Expressing frustration at others suggesting positive outcomes from difficult experiences.
"Hey listen, man, at least I bet you'll get some good songs
Quoting others minimizing difficulties, implying a potential lack of understanding.
Out of it"
Rejecting the idea of gaining positive experiences from challenging situations.
I'll sell my things
Expressing a drastic response to frustration, considering selling possessions.
And drive my car as far out west as it will go
Contemplating a long journey, possibly seeking escape or solace.
And keep on going if I can
Expressing a willingness to keep going, regardless of obstacles.
Help me out, hang me out to dry
Reiterating a plea for help and support.
Ask me how I am, I feel alright
Consistently responding positively to inquiries about well-being.
No, really, I'm doing fine
Insisting on being fine despite potential challenges or struggles.
Shut my mouth, let me down this time
Desiring silence or being let down this time.
I miss your autumn stare, your hands running through my hair
Nostalgia for a past connection, recalling a specific gaze and touch.
Like saltwater
Comparing the touch to saltwater, possibly evoking both sweetness and pain.
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