Lyrics
When this young man comes rolling home
Expressing anticipation for a young man's return home.
The lamp posts move and in the road
Imagery of the surroundings changing as he approaches home.
I sing and dance in falling rain
Enjoying life and expressing joy through singing and dancing in the rain.
It's good to be back home again
Expressing the comfort and happiness of being back home.
The roads of air that map the globe
Referencing air travel and the excitement of exploring new places.
Take me away to places new
Desire for adventure and experiencing new destinations.
I'm lucky I can get around
Gratitude for the ability to travel and move around easily.
I'm taking off and touching down
Describing the take-off and landing experiences during travel.
When I get home it's much the same
Highlighting the familiarity of things at home upon return.
The tax returns return again
Mentioning the recurring task of dealing with tax returns.
The news is on it isn't good
Noting the negative tone of the news received upon return.
I see the trees but not the wood
Reflecting on the challenge of seeing the bigger picture amidst details.
The road stretches out as far as I can see
Describing the vastness of the road and the journey ahead.
And I eat the lines ahead of me
Metaphorically consuming the experiences and challenges ahead.
It's experience
Stressing the value of gained experience.
As the days unfold
Acknowledging the unfolding of days and the passage of time.
But there's nothing quite like
Emphasizing the unique significance of the day of returning home.
The day I get home
Expressing the unparalleled joy and contentment on the day of returning home.
When this young man comes rolling home
Reiteration of the theme of a young man returning home.
The cheese on toast is in the grill
Describing a mundane yet comforting aspect of home – cheese on toast.
Memories are filed away
Referencing the storage of memories associated with the experiences of coming and going.
I come and go, it's fun that way
Highlighting the fun and flexibility in the lifestyle of coming and going.
The roads of air that map the globe
Recurrence of the theme of air travel and global exploration.
Go east and west and north and south
Listing the cardinal directions, suggesting extensive travel in all directions.
I like to look and see the sights
Expressing enjoyment in observing and experiencing various sights during travel.
I stay up late and hit the heights
Describing a vibrant nightlife and the heights of enjoyment.
When I return things haven't changed
Noting the stability of things at home despite external changes.
Neither have I, I like to think
Emphasizing personal continuity and resistance to change.
The world's an oyster on a plate
Using a metaphor to express the world's possibilities and opportunities.
I get around and get up late
Highlighting the freedom to explore and the preference for a relaxed schedule.
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