Lyrics
Who's gonna throw that minstrel boy a coin?
Asking who will offer financial support to the minstrel boy.
Who's gonna let it roll?
Questioning who will allow the minstrel boy's fate to unfold.
Who's gonna throw that minstrel boy a coin?
Repetition of the first line, emphasizing the plea for assistance.
Who's gonna let it down easy to save his soul?
Inquiring who will help the minstrel boy in a gentle manner to preserve his soul.
Oh, Lucky's been drivin' a long, long time
Describing Lucky's lengthy journey, possibly through life's challenges.
And now he's stuck on top of the hill.
Portraying Lucky's current situation atop a hill, symbolizing obstacles overcome.
With twelve forward gears, it's been a long hard climb,
Highlighting the arduous climb with a powerful vehicle but still feeling lonely.
And with all of them ladies, though, he's lonely still.
Despite interactions with numerous women, Lucky remains lonely.
Who's gonna throw that minstrel boy a coin?
Repeated plea for support for the minstrel boy.
Who's gonna let it roll?
Reiterating the question of who will allow the minstrel boy's fate to unfold.
Who's gonna throw that minstrel boy a coin?
Emphasizing the need for financial assistance for the minstrel boy.
Who's gonna let it down easy to save his soul?
Asking for gentle support to save the minstrel boy's soul.
Well, he deep in number and heavy in toil,
Describing the minstrel boy as burdened and toiling heavily.
Mighty Mockingbird, he still has such a heavy load.
Referring to the minstrel boy as the Mighty Mockingbird with a significant load.
Beneath his bound'ries, what more can I tell,
Expressing the challenge and limitations the minstrel boy faces.
With all of his trav'lin', but I'm still on that road.
Acknowledging the traveler's journey but still being on the road.
Who's gonna throw that minstrel boy a coin?
Repetition of the plea for financial support for the minstrel boy.
Who's gonna let it roll?
Reiterating the question of who will allow the minstrel boy's fate to unfold.
Who's gonna throw that minstrel boy a coin?
Emphasizing the need for financial assistance for the minstrel boy.
Who's gonna let it down easy to save his soul?
Asking for gentle support to save the minstrel boy's soul.
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