Lyrics
Well I'm down here on this track
Expressing being in a difficult situation or location (on a track).
Not a shirt upon my back
Describing a lack of basic necessities (shirt).
I will sail to you this sailing that I own
Committing to travel using available means (sailing) to reach someone.
Yes, I'll feed the ?? I took
Committing to provide sustenance, though the words are unclear (??).
But ??
Uncertain or unspecified challenge or obstacle.
Lord, I'm nine hundred miles from my home.
Expressing the feeling of being far away (900 miles) from home.
If my own lady she says so
Referring to a significant other and their influence on the speaker's actions.
I'll railroad no more
Declaring an intention to stop working on the railroad.
Sidetrack this engine ?? to roam.
Choosing to divert or change direction, possibly leaving the routine (engine) behind.
Yes, I'm giving it my coal
Committing to giving effort and resources (coal) willingly.
I'll gladly giving it all
Expressing a willingness to give everything for a purpose.
'Cause I'm nine hundred miles from my home.
Reiterating the distance from home and the emotional impact of it.
If I get down by the ??
Facing challenges or difficulties (get down) and the persistence of a challenging situation (river).
And the river still does run
Acknowledging the ongoing nature of challenges (river still does run).
Yes, and everything I see turns to foam
Expressing a disillusionment with the surroundings turning into something insubstantial (foam).
Even down on the ocean side
Describing challenges even in a seemingly different or distant place (ocean side).
'Cause he don't wait just to pay my bribe
Highlighting the refusal to succumb to bribery even in difficult situations.
'Cause I'm nine hundred miles from my home.
Reiterating the emotional distance from home.
Oh, Mary don't you moan
Addressing someone named Mary, possibly for comfort or support.
Don't you weep all about
Urging Mary not to be sad or distressed.
Oh, Mary don't you weep and don't you moan
Repeating the plea for Mary's emotional well-being.
If I get myself in line
Expressing a commitment to getting back on track in life.
I will be there in due time
Assuring that the speaker will be present in the right time or when needed.
'Cause I'm nine hundred miles from my home.
Reiterating the emotional distance from home and the challenges it brings.
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