Sweet Country Calling
Journey to Sweet Country: Embracing Freedom and Friendship
Lyrics
Going down to take a ride on the rock island line
Expressing the intention to travel on the "rock island line."
I'm gonna meet an old friend of mine
Anticipating a meeting with an old friend during the journey.
It's gonna be a fine ride if only I can hide
Expecting the journey to be enjoyable if able to avoid detection.
From the man who guards the freighting line
Referring to a person guarding the freight line, potentially an obstacle.
I've got two thousand miles to go where I want to be
Stating the distance (two thousand miles) to the desired destination.
Lady luck, stay with me
Invoking "Lady Luck" for good fortune during the journey.
I wanna be there
Expressing a desire to be at the destination.
I gotta be there
Emphasizing the necessity of being at the destination.
Oh, sweet country calling, calling me it's way
Referring to the beckoning call of the countryside.
Come and bathe in cool clear waters, wash the city dirt away
Describing the allure of refreshing experiences in the countryside.
Oh, sweet country calling, I've got something to say
Acknowledging a message to be conveyed upon return.
When I get back to you, I won't let you down
Committing not to disappoint upon returning to a significant person or place.
This time I'm gonna stay
Expressing determination to stay at the destination this time.
I wanna hear, hear the bluegrass
Expressing a desire to hear the bluegrass music genre.
I wanna breathe in the mountain air
Desiring to breathe in the fresh mountain air.
I gotta take in all that moonshine
Expressing a wish to experience the local moonshine, emphasizing authenticity.
But most of all I wanna see a friend of mine
Stressing the primary desire to reunite with a specific friend.
Last time I saw her she was waving me goodbye
Recalling the last encounter with the friend, emphasizing the farewell.
Heading on down the line
Indicating the continuation of the journey along the line.
She said come on along, I decided to stay
Reflecting on a past invitation to join the friend, regretting the decision to stay elsewhere.
Now I know I was wrong
Admitting a realization of the mistake in not joining the friend earlier.
That's why I'm playing with fate riding this freight
Playing with fate by taking risks during the journey, seeking luck's favor.
Lady luck, please stay with me
Reiterating the plea for luck to stay throughout the risky journey.
I wanna be there
Reiterating the desire to be at the destination.
I gotta be there
Emphasizing the necessity of being at the destination, repeating the sentiment.
Oh, sweet country calling, calling me it's way
Repeating the beckoning call of the sweet country, echoing the desire to answer.
Come and bathe in cool clear waters, wash the city dirt away
Inviting to cleanse in natural waters and leave the city's burdens behind.
Oh, sweet country calling, I've got something to say
Reiterating the message to be conveyed upon return.
When I get back to you, I won't let you down
Reaffirming the commitment not to let down upon returning to the destination.
This time I'm gonna stay
Emphasizing the determination to stay at the destination this time, repeating the sentiment.
Oh, sweet country calling, calling me it's way
Repeating the enticement of the sweet country, underscoring its allure.
Come and bathe in cool clear waters, wash the city dirt away
Reiterating the invitation to cleanse in natural waters and escape the city's dirt.
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