Project Highway
Rollin' on the New Highway: Sonny Boy's Journey to Love and Freedom
Lyrics
Well, well, well, well
Expression of anticipation or excitement.
I've got to get some money
Desire for financial gain.
I wants to buy a V8 Ford
Specifically aiming to purchase a V8 Ford car.
Hee-yeah, got to get some money
Reiteration of the need for money to buy the car.
I wants to buy a V8 Ford
Repetition of the desire to own a V8 Ford.
Well, well, well
Reiterating the anticipation or excitement.
I want to ride this new highway
Expressing a desire to travel on a new highway.
Ooo-ooo, that the project just completed
Referring to the completion of a project, likely the highway.
And we can go on
Indicating the ability to continue on the highway.
Well now, as I ride this new highway
Continuation of the journey on the new highway.
Lord, n' I'm 'onna cross the Gulf of Mexico
Planning to cross the Gulf of Mexico on the journey.
Eee-yeah, ride this new highway
Reaffirming the travel on the new highway.
I'm gon' cross the Gulf of Mexico
Expressing the intent to cross the Gulf of Mexico.
Well, well, well, said, I ain't gonna stop ridin'
Commitment to continue the journey without stopping.
Well, until I park in front of my baby's door
Intending to stop only when reaching the destination (baby's door).
Well, when my baby come out an see me
Anticipation of a positive reaction from the baby upon arrival.
I know she's gonna jump an shout
Expectation of the baby's joyful response.
Eee-yeah, baby run out an see me
Reiteration of the anticipation of the baby's reaction.
I know she's gonna jump an' shout
Anticipating the baby's excitement and celebration.
Well, well, well
Reiterating the feeling of anticipation.
Says that's gonna draw a crowd
Belief that the event will attract attention or interest.
Wee-hoo, people going to know
People will be curious about the commotion.
What's all this rackets all about
Expectation of inquiries regarding the noise.
Now, when people gather 'round
Describing the gathering of people in front of the baby's door.
Now in front of my baby's do'
Clarifying the location of the crowd in front of the baby's door.
Wee-yeah, crowd a people
Emphasizing the presence of a crowd of people.
Standin' in front of my baby's door
Repetition of the crowd standing in front of the baby's door.
Well, well, well
Reiterating the anticipation or excitement.
Then I'm gonna tell 'em, 'Don't get excited
Preparing the crowd for a message or explanation.
Hee-ooo, same Lacey Belle
Referencing a person named Lacey Belle, possibly related to the story.
I was singin' about, before
Clarification that the singer was singing about Lacey Belle before.
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