Waco
Heartache Chronicles: Redemption in Waco
Lyrics
I went to town this morning
I visited the town in the morning
And I saw a man lying down on his knees
Observation of a man kneeling down
I went to town this morning
Reiteration of the morning visit to town
And I saw a man lying down on his knees
Repeat of seeing a man kneeling down
He said "can you forgive my sins? Oh I
The man expresses a desire for forgiveness, seeking freedom
I just need to be free"
Emphasis on the need to be free from sins
Cause my baby's gone
The speaker's lover is no longer with them
The man took her away
A man took the speaker's baby away
The next time I come around these parts
Anticipation of a significant change on the next visit
I ain't never gonna be the same
Strong declaration of never being the same again
I went to town this morning
Another visit to town in the morning
And I saw a man down in the sand
Observation of a man in the sand
I went to town this morning
Repetition of the morning visit to town
And I saw a man down in the sand
Repeat of seeing a man in the sand
He said "can you spare some change? Oh I
The man asks for spare change and a place to wash hands
I just need a place to wash my hands"
Emphasis on the need for basic necessities
Cause my baby's gone
The speaker's lover is no longer with them (repeated)
The man took her away
A man took the speaker's baby away (repeated)
The next time I come around these parts
Anticipation of a significant change on the next visit (repeated)
I ain't never gonna be the same
Strong declaration of never being the same again (repeated)
No I'll never be the same
Confirmation of a lasting impact and change
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