Baton Rouge
Chasing Dreams in Baton Rouge
Lyrics
That's where you'll find me
Expressing the speaker's location or presence in Baton Rouge.
Down in Baton Rouge
Reiterating the speaker's presence in Baton Rouge.
Wearing that lipstick that you gave me
Referencing a personal item (lipstick) given by someone to the speaker.
Up on your mama's roof
Imagery of being on the roof, possibly a nostalgic or significant location.
So don't you cry about it
Encouraging someone not to be upset or distressed.
You're gonna have to do without it
Suggesting the need to cope without something and face challenges.
One day it'll be so clear
Anticipating clarity in the future, possibly regarding a situation or relationship.
You have to get out of here
Advising someone to leave a certain place or situation.
You can't let that golden sky turn grey
Encouraging the preservation of optimism and not letting positivity fade away.
They've got the bourbon
Referring to the availability of bourbon in Baton Rouge.
Down in Baton Rouge
Reiterating the presence of bourbon in Baton Rouge and its potential healing qualities.
And they can fix all of your hurtin
Suggesting that the atmosphere in Baton Rouge can alleviate emotional pain.
In dark and dusty rooms
Describing the setting where emotional healing can take place.
So won't you believe me
Requesting belief or trust in the speaker's intention to leave the next day.
That tomorrow I will be leaving
Confirming the speaker's imminent departure.
I'm going to the other side
Expressing the destination beyond the Mason Dixon line, suggesting a significant move or change.
Of that Mason Dixon line
Referencing a traditional saying and indicating a spiritual aspect to the journey.
To pray the lord my soul to take
Continuing the reference to spiritual themes and seeking divine protection.
I tried to tell her
Indicating an attempt to communicate with someone, possibly about coming to Bassoon Elise.
Come down to Bassoon Elise
Suggesting a location for a conversation about mundane topics.
And we can talk about the weather
Inviting conversation under willow trees, symbolizing a tranquil and conducive environment.
Under the willow trees
Reflecting on the unpredictable nature of time and its impact on the speaker's emotions.
But time did some crazy things
Describing the emotional turmoil experienced, represented by love being torn into fragments.
And my love was torn into a million tiny strings
Acceptance of the current life situation and the absence of constraints.
I guess this is my life now
Expressing freedom and lack of inhibitions in the current phase of life.
There's no one to hold me down
Emphasizing the absence of external forces restricting the speaker.
And every road sign points the way
Highlighting the directional guidance provided by road signs, leading to Baton Rouge.
To Baton Rouge
Reiterating the destination of Baton Rouge, emphasizing its significance in the speaker's journey.
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