Out on the Tiles
Simple Joys and Sunshine: A Musical Journey of Love and Freedom
Lyrics
As I walk down the highway all I do is sing this song,
Expressing the act of walking down the highway and singing a song, setting the stage for the narrative.
And a train that's passin' my way helps the rhythm move along.
Describing the influence of a passing train in maintaining the rhythm of the song.
There is no doubt about the words are clear,
Acknowledging the clarity and certainty of the lyrics.
The voice is strong, is oh so strong.
Highlighting the strength and power of the singer's voice.
I'm just a simple guy, I live from day to day.
Portraying the singer as a simple person living day by day.
A ray of sunshine melts my frown and blows my blues away,
Describing how a ray of sunshine improves the singer's mood and dispels blues.
There's nothing more that I can say but on a day like today
Expressing contentment and the singer's desire to spend time on a quiet day.
I pass the time away and walk a quiet mile with you.
Indicating the passing of time and the singer's inclination to share a peaceful moment with someone.
All I need from you is all your love,
Expressing the singer's need for love.
All you got to give to me is all your love,
Stating that the only thing the singer requires is the love the listener has to offer.
All I need from you is all your love,
Reiterating the singer's need for love.
All you got to give to me is all your love.
Emphasizing the simplicity of the singer's request for the listener's love.
Oooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah, oh yeah.
Repeating expressions of affirmation and enthusiasm.
I'm so glad I'm living and gonna tell the world I am,
Celebrating the joy of living and proclaiming it to the world.
I got me a fine woman and she says that I'm her man,
Acknowledging the presence of a significant woman in the singer's life.
One thing that I know for sure gonna give her all the loving
Committing to providing the woman with unconditional love.
Like nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody can.
Asserting the singer's unique ability to love like no one else.
Standing in the noonday sun trying to flag a ride,
Describing an attempt to hitchhike under the noonday sun.
People go and people come, see my rider right by my side,
Observing the transient nature of people and highlighting the presence of the singer's companion.
It's a total disgrace, they set the pace, it must be a race
Criticizing the competitive and hurried nature of society, suggesting a need to escape and run.
And the best thing I can do is run.
Recognizing running as the best course of action in the face of societal pressures.
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