Don't Wait on Me
Unpredictable Homecomings: A Song's Unwavering Promise
Lyrics
When the sun wakes up in the west, and lays it's head down in the east
Reference to unusual events, suggesting unpredictability.
When they ordain Madlyn O'hare and she becomes a priest
Imaginary scenario of a controversial figure becoming a priest.
When a San Diego sailor, comes home with no tatto
Highlighting an unexpected situation, a sailor without a tattoo.
When the lights go on at Wrigley Field , I'll be comin' home to you
Symbolic moment at Wrigley Field, expressing a return home.
But don't wait on me (little darlin'), Lord can't you see (little darlin')
Expressing a plea not to wait due to uncertainties.
I only go (no farther), No guarantee
Acknowledging limited commitment with no guarantees.
Don't wait on me (And when you), That's somethin' I (Just can't do)
Reiteration of the inability to promise a return.
Never have and don't (Intend to), Don't wait on me
Emphasizing the persistent lack of intention to be waited for.
When the wind don't blow in Chicago, and L.A. is cold and clear
Depicting adverse conditions in Chicago and L.A.
When they unfurl Old Glory, and no one stands to cheer
Imagining a scenario where patriotism is unacknowledged.
When my brother in law phones me, and the charges aren't reversed
Highlighting a situation involving communication costs.
When the cabbie don't want a bigger tip, I'll be slidin' home from first
Celebrating a successful outcome with a baseball metaphor.
So don't wait on me (little darlin'), Lord can't you see (little darlin')
Repeating the plea not to wait due to uncertainty.
I only go (no farther), No guarantee
Reiterating the absence of a guarantee in the commitment.
Don't wait on me (And when you), That's somethin' I (Just can't do)
Stressing the inability to promise a return.
Never have and don't (Intend to), Don't wait on me
Emphasizing the persistent lack of intention to be waited for.
When you load up on a long shot, and you win by half a nose
Referencing a risky situation with a betting metaphor.
When the Fourth of July parade, is called because it snows
Imagining an unexpected event affecting a traditional celebration.
When the waiting room is empty, and the Doc says,"come right in"
Depicting a scenario of a prompt and empty medical visit.
When Christmas comes before New Years, I'll be commin' home again
Symbolic expression of a joyful return home during Christmas.
But don't wait on me (little darlin'), Lord can't you see (little darlin')
Repeating the plea not to wait due to uncertainty.
I only go (no farther), No guarantee
Reiterating the absence of a guarantee in the commitment.
Don't wait on me (And when you), That's somethin' I (Just can't do)
Stressing the inability to promise a return.
Never have and don't (Intend to), Don't wait on me
Emphasizing the persistent lack of intention to be waited for.
Don't wait on me, Don't wait on me, Don't wait on me, Don't wait on me
Final plea not to wait, reinforcing the overall theme.
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