Broken Promises
Broken Promises Unveiled: Rusty Truck's Melancholy Journey
Lyrics
Take a ride on a ferris wheel
Expressing a desire to experience the joy of riding a ferris wheel at county fairs in Bakersfield.
At county fairs round down in Bakersfield
Describing the setting of county fairs in Bakersfield where the speaker enjoys the atmosphere.
I like to ride in the rodeo from time to time, yes I do
Indicating a sporadic interest in participating in the rodeo for enjoyment.
Money comes and the money's gone
Reflecting on the transient nature of money—how it comes and goes.
It's the same old line in a different old song
Highlighting the repetitiveness of life's challenges through the metaphor of a familiar song.
I wanna go on home but I don't know when
Expressing a desire to return home, but uncertainty about when that will happen.
Chorus
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Even though when the sun comes out
Recognizing that even when positive things happen (sun comes out), not all problems disappear.
I won't dry up all the rain
Metaphorically conveying that personal struggles persist despite external improvements.
I understand broken promises get broken again
Acknowledging the inevitability of broken promises recurring in life.
Headlights move all around my room
Describing the play of headlights in the room, perhaps symbolizing contemplation or nostalgia.
I close my eyes daylights creeping on in
Closing eyes as daylight approaches, implying a reluctance to face reality or the passing of time.
I like to think about you from time to time, yes I do
Expressing occasional thoughts about someone significant from the past.
And the picture fades with each years gone by
Noting the fading of mental images over the years.
Pour another drink, tell another white lie
Turning to distractions like drinking and telling lies to cope with the passage of time.
I'm gonna pack my bags, it's time to move on
Deciding to move on and leave the current situation behind.
Chorus x2
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Even though when the sun comes out
Reiterating that personal struggles persist despite external improvements.
I won't dry up all the rain
Emphasizing that positive changes won't solve all problems.
I understand broken promises get broken again
Reaffirming the theme of recurring broken promises in life.
Blacktop moves underneath the sun
Observing the movement of the blacktop under the sun, signifying a journey.
As the bus heads south through another Texas town
Describing a bus trip through Texas, possibly symbolizing the passage of time and experiences.
It's time to go to work and make my pay, yes it is
Acknowledging the need to work and earn a living.
Oh no, no, no and I think back on all my sinking ships
Reflecting on past failures or disappointments.
Smile comes through these tired old lips
Finding a moment of happiness or contentment in the midst of challenges.
You to say to me, been lonely too long
Recalling someone advising the speaker that they have been lonely for too long.
Yeah no no no
Chorus x2
< b > Chorus x2
Even though when the sun comes out
Reiterating that personal struggles persist despite external improvements.
I won't dry up all the rain
Emphasizing that positive changes won't solve all problems.
I understand broken promises get broken again
Reaffirming the theme of recurring broken promises in life.
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