Lyrics
Standin' by your window in pain
Expressing observation of someone in distress near a window with a pistol.
A pistol in your hand
Describing the presence of a pistol in the person's hand, indicating a troubled situation.
And I beg you, dear Molly, girl
Addressing Molly and pleading for understanding in a difficult situation.
Try and understand your man the best you can
Encouraging Molly to comprehend her man's situation to the best of her ability.
Across the great divide,
Introducing the theme of overcoming challenges represented by the "great divide."
Just grab your hat, and take that ride
Encouraging taking action and facing challenges by going on a journey.
Get yourself a bride
Suggesting finding a partner or solution to life's challenges ("Get yourself a bride").
And bring your children down to the river side
Emphasizing the importance of family, urging bringing children to a supportive environment.
I had a goal in my younger days
Reflecting on past aspirations and goals in youth.
I nearly wrote my will
Acknowledging a near encounter with mortality, considering writing a will.
But I changed my mind for the better
Opting for a positive change, deciding against the previous negative inclination.
I'm at the still, had my fill and I'm fit to kill
Expressing contentment and readiness to confront challenges ("fit to kill").
Across the great divide
Reiterating the theme of facing life's challenges symbolized by the "great divide."
Just grab your hat, and take that ride
Encouraging action and confronting difficulties by taking a journey.
Get yourself a bride
Repeating the idea of finding a life partner or solution to challenges.
And bring your children down to the river side
Reiterating the importance of family and a supportive environment for children.
Pinball machine, and a queen
Introducing a pinball machine and a queen, possibly symbolizing distractions and temptations.
I nearly took a bust
Narrating a close call or risky situation ("nearly took a bust").
Tried to keep my hands to myself, ya say it's a must
Expressing the challenge of controlling oneself, recognizing it as a necessity.
But who can ya trust?
Raising the question of trust in relationships.
Harvest moon shinin' down from the sky
Depicting a poetic image of a harvest moon, possibly symbolizing change and renewal.
A weary sign for all
Describing a wearisome sign, possibly indicating challenges or struggles.
I'm gonna leave this one horse town
Expressing a decision to leave a small, stagnant town, with the need to wait until the fall.
Had t' stall till the fall, now I'm gonna crawl
Highlighting a period of waiting or delay before making a significant change.
Across the great divide
Repeating the theme of overcoming challenges represented by the "great divide."
Now Molly dear, don't ya shed a tear
Offering reassurance to Molly, suggesting that her time for positive change will come.
Your time will surely come
Envisioning a future where Molly provides for her man with regular Sunday meals.
You'll feed your man chicken every Sunday
Encouraging Molly to focus on nurturing her relationship.
Now tell me, hon, what ya done with the gun?
Prompting Molly to explain the situation, referring to the earlier mention of a gun.
Across the great divide,
Reiterating the theme of facing challenges symbolized by the "great divide."
Just grab your hat, and take that ride
Encouraging taking action and confronting difficulties by embarking on a journey.
Get yourself a bride
Repeating the idea of finding a life partner or solution to challenges.
And bring your children down to the riverside
Reiterating the importance of family and a supportive environment for children.
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