Lyrics
Here I am, too wasted for the evenin' ride
Expressing a state of being too intoxicated for the evening journey.
Down to Mother Mary's other place
Referring to a place associated with Mother Mary, suggesting a religious or comforting location.
Can I hang out here beside your fireside?
Asking permission to stay close to someone's warmth and comfort by the fireside.
Listen to the rain fall, fallin' on the earth ball
Enjoying the sound of rain falling on the Earth, appreciating nature.
You know I tried, my dear, to be like everybody else
Expressing a struggle to conform to societal norms due to personal differences.
But my body and my mind had other plans
Acknowledging that personal instincts and plans diverge from societal expectations.
Here I am, laid down by your fireside
Reiterating the desire to be close to the fireside, emphasizing a sense of comfort.
Listenin' to the rainfall, fallin' on the earth ball
Continuing to appreciate the soothing sound of rainfall on the Earth.
Oh say, please don't go away
Pleading for the person to stay, expressing dependence on their presence.
I haven't got much I can call to
Admitting a lack of possessions or resources to rely on in the absence of the person.
If you're not here
Highlighting the importance of the person's presence and the difficulty of being alone.
Somewhere's else outside
Referencing an alternative, less desirable location outside the current comforting environment.
Some scene I'll make myself fine to keep on laughin'
Committing to maintaining a positive attitude despite challenges, possibly through self-deprecating humor.
I'll get by with a little bit of luck again
Expressing resilience and optimism, believing that luck will help overcome difficulties.
Gonna get me a place down here for Thanksgiving dinner, don't ya know?
Planning to secure a place for Thanksgiving dinner, indicating a desire for stability and celebration.
Gonna get me a lid and kickback out of sight
Desiring seclusion and tranquility to maintain a relaxed state.
It keeps me mellow, it gets me way down low
Highlighting the calming effect of a certain lifestyle, possibly involving substances.
Playin' in the mornin' sun, singin with a silver tongue
Enjoying the morning sun while playing music with a positive and eloquent manner.
Gonna dig me a hole, right here in all of them patchwork quilts
Symbolizing a desire to establish a stable and comforting space within the chaotic and diverse aspects of life.
Keep my banjo by my side, right there in my bed
Expressing a connection between personal space and the comforting presence of a musical instrument.
Pretend I'm in a rowboat down at the railroad pond
Imagining a serene scenario by the railroad pond, reinforcing the desire for peace and contentment.
Playin' in the mornin' sun, playin' with a silver tongue
Repeating the enjoyment of playing music in the morning sun with a silver tongue.
Oh me, what do you see?
Pondering self-reflection and questioning the current situation.
Not much left in the cupboard
Noticing a scarcity of resources, possibly reflecting on life's challenges.
Half past three and time to make the survey again
Indicating a time to reassess and take stock of one's circumstances.
The street's up, the street's gone up
Describing changes in the environment, possibly signifying unpredictability and instability.
The town below got flooded
Describing a flooded town below, suggesting external challenges and difficulties.
But I'll get by with a little bit of luck again
Reiterating the belief in overcoming challenges with a bit of luck.
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