'49 Mercury Blues
Highway Troubles: '49 Mercury's Tale of Perseverance
Lyrics
Broken down on the side of the road
Experiencing a breakdown on the side of the road.
Damn brakes locked up in the rain
Brakes malfunctioned in the rain, causing trouble.
Smoke's pourin' out from under the hood
Smoke emerging from under the hood, indicating engine issues.
Stuck on the highway again
Stranded on the highway due to the car trouble.
I'm too young to quit
Expressing a reluctance to give up despite challenges.
Too old to change
Feeling too set in one's ways to make significant changes.
Baby, what am I gonna do?
Asking for guidance or a solution to the current predicament.
I got the chopped top, slammed down
Describing a customized car with a chopped top and slammed down.
'49 mercury blues
Referring to the specific model and style of the car, a '49 Mercury.
Can't find a phone, can't hitch a ride
Unable to seek help or assistance due to various challenges.
Who would stop for me, anyway?
Doubting the willingness of others to help in the given situation.
You would think that after all of
Reflecting on past experiences with car troubles.
These cars I've owned, I'd break down and join triple A
Musing about the possibility of joining a roadside assistance service.
I'm too young to quit
Reiterating the determination not to give up despite challenges.
I'm too old to change
Expressing a resistance to making significant life changes.
Baby, what am I gonna do?
Seeking a solution or guidance in the face of adversity.
We got the chopped top, slammed down
Reiterating the description of the customized car.
'49 mercury blues
Repeating the specific model and style of the car.
I got the '49 mercury blues
Emphasizing ownership of the troublesome '49 Mercury.
By now you'd think I've paid all my dues
Suggesting that the speaker has faced and overcome challenges.
Just think of all the trouble
Contemplating the difficulties caused by the car.
That car is puttin' me through
Highlighting the ongoing troubles associated with the car.
Well, I guess like a tooth that needs to get filled
Drawing a metaphor between car troubles and dental issues.
It's gonna hurt and you're gonna get drilled
Expecting pain and inconvenience when addressing the car issues.
And once you get it fixed, it happens all over again
Comparing fixing the car to addressing a recurring problem.
I'm too young to quit
Reiterating determination not to give up despite challenges.
I'm too old to change
Expressing resistance to making significant life changes.
Baby, what am I gonna do?
Seeking a solution or guidance in the face of adversity.
I got the chopped top, slammed down
Reiterating the description of the customized car.
'49 mercury blues, oh yeah
Repeating the specific model and style of the car.
I got the '49 mercury blues
Emphasizing ownership of the troublesome '49 Mercury.
By now you'd think I've paid all my dues
Suggesting that the speaker has faced and overcome challenges.
And just think of all the trouble
Contemplating the difficulties caused by the car.
That car is puttin' me through
Highlighting the ongoing troubles associated with the car.
Well, I guess like a tooth that needs to get filled
Drawing a metaphor between car troubles and dental issues.
You know, it's gonna hurt and you're gonna get drilled
Expecting pain and inconvenience when addressing the car issues.
And once you get it fixed, it happens all over again
Comparing fixing the car to addressing a recurring problem.
I'm too young to quit
Reiterating determination not to give up despite challenges.
I'm too old to change
Expressing resistance to making significant life changes.
Baby, what am I gonna do?
Seeking a solution or guidance in the face of adversity.
I got the chopped top, slammed down
Reiterating the description of the customized car.
'49 mercury blues, oh yeah
Repeating the specific model and style of the car.
I got the chopped top, slammed down
Reiterating the description of the customized car.
'49 mercury blues, oh yeah
Repeating the specific model and style of the car.
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