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Chasing Freedom: Stonewall Jackson's Run Inspires a Journey Beyond Boundaries
Lyrics
A bluebird a wingin' his lonely way south
A bluebird is migrating south to escape the cold and drought.
Tryin' to escape from the cold and the drought
The bluebird faces harsh weather conditions and seeks refuge.
He's all alone in the cold grey sky fly little bluebird fly fly fly
Alone in the cold sky, the bluebird is urged to fly for survival.
North wind a blowing oh so cold poor little bird is so brave and so bold
A north wind blows, testing the bird's bravery as it flies.
He just keeps a flying for a southern sky his only hope is to fly fly fly
The bluebird persists, flying towards a southern destination.
Well he's not the only one that's on that trail this old boy he just projail
Others share the same journey, described as "projail" (projectile).
Always a runnin' always afraid the good Lord above knows I've paid paid paid
A theme of constant running and fear, acknowledging personal struggles.
Train whistle moaning oh so low and I don't even know where to go
The sound of a train whistle adds a melancholic touch, symbolizing uncertainty.
I'll just keep a following the rising sun my only hope is to run run run
Despite uncertainty, the singer resolves to follow the rising sun, seeking hope in running.
Well I was like to give up and turn myself in
The singer contemplates giving up but fears the consequences of surrender.
But they would only bury me under the pen
Fear of being buried under the pen (authority or law) deters the surrender.
So I'll keep a running until the day I die
The determination to keep running until death is emphasized.
The thought of this it makes me wanna cry cry cry
The emotional toll of the situation is expressed with a desire to cry.
Train whistle moaning...
Reiteration of the train whistle, emphasizing a sense of aimlessness.
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