Lyrics
Outside there's a box car waiting
Reference to a box car waiting outside, setting the scene for the narrative.
Outside the family stew
Reference to a family gathering or meal, possibly portraying a domestic scene.
Out by the fire breathing
Imagery of a fire, suggesting warmth or intensity, possibly metaphorical.
Outside we wait 'til face turns blue
Waiting outside until face turns blue implies a prolonged or anxious wait.
I know the nervous walking
Describing a nervous walking, possibly reflecting anxiety or anticipation.
I know the dirty beard hangs
Mention of a dirty beard hanging, adding to the visual and possibly symbolic elements.
Out by the box car waiting
Reiteration of the box car waiting, emphasizing the persistent waiting theme.
Take me away to nowhere plains
Expressing a desire to be taken away to nowhere plains, seeking escape or change.
There is a wait so long
Describing a wait that is portrayed as lengthy or challenging.
Here comes your man
The arrival or presence of "your man," indicating a resolution to the waiting.
Big shake on the box car moving
Describing a significant shake or movement on the box car, intensifying the scene.
Big shake to the land that's falling down
Reference to a land that's falling down, suggesting instability or decay.
Is a wind makes a palm stop blowing
Suggesting a wind that stops palm trees from blowing, adding to the atmosphere of disturbance.
A big, big stone fall and break my crown
Describing a big stone falling and breaking a crown, possibly symbolizing a significant event or downfall.
There is a wait so long
Reiteration of a prolonged wait, emphasizing the patience required.
You'll never wait so long
Emphasizing the enduring nature of the wait, suggesting it feels never-ending.
Here comes your man
The return or imminent arrival of "your man," resolving the anticipation.
There is a wait so long
Repetition of the idea of a long wait, underscoring the theme of patience.
You'll never wait so long
Reiteration of the idea that the wait seems interminable.
Here comes your man
Final confirmation of the arrival or presence of "your man."
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