Cherryl's Goin' Home
Journey of Redemption: Cherryl's Goin' Home
Lyrics
The thunder cracks against the night
The intensity of a thunderstorm is felt as loud cracks echo through the night.
The dark explodes with yellow light
The darkness is illuminated by a sudden burst of yellow light, possibly lightning.
The railroad sign is flashing bright
A railroad sign is brightly flashing, suggesting a moment of heightened attention or warning.
The people stare but I don't care
Despite the attention from others, the narrator is indifferent or unaffected.
My flesh is cold against my bones
The narrator feels a physical chill, emphasizing a sense of discomfort or unease.
And Cheryl's going home
Cheryl is on her way home, a central theme suggesting anticipation or reunion.
Come hear me shouting through the rain
The narrator is shouting through the rain, expressing a desire to be heard or understood.
Is there a way to stop the train
Questioning if there's a way to halt a train, metaphorically addressing life's unstoppable events.
I've got some reasons to explain
The narrator has reasons to explain, possibly reflecting on past actions or experiences.
About the way I was today
A acknowledgment of a challenging day and a need for understanding from others.
The whistle moans and I'm alone
The sound of a train whistle signifies loneliness as the narrator is alone.
And Cheryl's going home
Reiteration that Cheryl is heading home, reinforcing the anticipation or significance of her arrival.
Santa Rosa special down the line
Mention of the "Santa Rosa special" and being behind, indicating urgency or a sense of being late.
I'm running desperately behind
The narrator is desperately running, emphasizing the urgency or importance of catching up.
There's only one thing on my mind
A singular focus on the objective, with only one thing on the narrator's mind (Cheryl's homecoming).
The rain and tears are in my eyes
The narrator is affected emotionally, with rain and tears in their eyes.
The things I have to say will not be known
The narrator acknowledges that certain things they want to express may remain unknown or unsaid.
And Cheryl's going home
Reiteration that Cheryl is going home, emphasizing the central theme of the song.
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