Black Denim Trousers and Motorcycle Boots
Reckless Ride: Tale of Black Denim, Boots, and Lost Love
Lyrics
He wore black denim trousers and motorcycle boots
Describing the attire of a person with black denim trousers and motorcycle boots.
And a black leather jacket with an eagle on the back
Mentioning a black leather jacket adorned with an eagle on the back.
He had a hopped-up 'cicle that took off like a gun
Referring to a high-powered motorcycle ("'cicle") with rapid acceleration.
That fool was the terror of Highway 101
Portraying the person as a reckless and frightening presence on Highway 101.
Well, he never washed his face and he never combed his hair
Highlighting the person's unkempt appearance, lack of personal hygiene.
He had axle grease imbedded underneath his fingernails
Indicating dirtiness with axle grease under fingernails.
On the muscle of his arm was a red tattoo
Describing a red tattoo on the muscle of the arm expressing love for the mother.
A picture of a heart saying "Mother, I love you"
Depicting a romantic relationship with Mary Lou, but the person's treatment of her is poor.
He had a pretty girlfriend by the name of Mary Lou
Repetition of the description of the person's clothing and motorcycle gear.
But he treated her just like he treated all the rest
Continuation of the portrayal of the troubled relationship with Mary Lou.
And everybody pitied her and everybody knew
Emphasizing public awareness of the person's mistreatment of Mary Lou.
He loved that doggone motorcycle best
Reinforcing the idea that the person values his motorcycle more than relationships.
He wore black denim trousers and motorcycle boots
Reiteration of the person's distinctive clothing and motorcycle gear.
And a black leather jacket with an eagle on the back
Repeat of the description of the black leather jacket and motorcycle boots.
He had a hopped-up 'cicle that took off like a gun
Restating the details of the powerful motorcycle.
That fool was the terror of Highway 101
Reemphasizing the person's intimidating presence on Highway 101.
Mary Lou, poor girl, she pleaded and she begged him not to leave
Introducing Mary Lou's plea for the person not to ride and her premonition of grief.
She said "I've got a feeling if you ride tonight I'll grieve"
Expressing Mary Lou's fear and emotional distress.
But her tears were shed in vain and her every word was lost
Detailing Mary Lou's futile attempts to prevent the person from leaving.
In the rumble of an engine and the smoke from his exhaust
Describing the overwhelming noise of the motorcycle and exhaust.
Then he took off like the Devil and there was fire in his eyes!! He
Introducing the person's defiant attitude and determination to cover a long distance.
Said "I'll go a thousand miles before the sun can rise." But he hit a screamin' diesel
Depicting a dramatic moment with fiery eyes and a commitment to travel far.
That was California-bound"
Revealing an unfortunate collision with a diesel truck heading to California.
And when they cleared the wreckage, all they found
Describing the aftermath of the collision and the discovery of clothing items.
Was his black denim trousers and motorcycle boots
Repeating the details of the person's clothing found after the accident.
And a black leather jacket with an eagle on the back
Reiteration of the black leather jacket and motorcycle boots.
But they couldn't find the 'cicle that took off like a gun
Noting the absence of the high-powered motorcycle after the crash.
And they never found the terror of High way 1 oh 1
Concluding with the unresolved mystery of the person's whereabouts on Highway 101.
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