Gypsies on Parade
Wandering Melodies: Gypsies Unveiled
Lyrics
We pulled out of Charlotte
We departed from Charlotte
The snow is fallin' down
Snow is falling
We make our way in a one eagle sleigh
We travel in a small, efficient mode of transport
'Til we reach another town
Continuing our journey until we reach another town
Our name is in lights on the billboard sign
Our band's name is illuminated on a billboard in each town
In every town we play
Recognized in every town where we perform
But if you may, all it really need say
However, it could simply say that we are traveling performers
Are gypsies, gypsies on parade
We are essentially like gypsies, continuously on display
We pull in to a diner
We stop at a diner
Folks just stop and stare
People stare at us
You here 'em say man
They comment that we are a rock 'n' roll band
It's a rock 'n' roll band
Based on our appearance and attire
By the look and the clothes they wear
Observers make assumptions about us
Then you telephone home
Contacting home because of feeling lonely
'Cause you're feelin' alone
Attempting to find something to say
And try to think of somethin' to say
Communication is challenging
Seems all you get
All that is received are expressions of remorse
Are tears of regret
Regretful tears for the nomadic lifestyle
For being gypsies, gypsies on parade
We experience the challenges of being like gypsies on display
Gypsies on parade
Reiteration of the theme: living as gypsies
Vagabonds that got it made
Vagabonds who have found success in their lifestyle
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