Driving South
Midnight Crossroads: A Soul's Bargain in a Howling Hurricane
Lyrics
Driving south round midnight, man I must have been insane
Reflecting on a journey south around midnight, expressing a sense of potential folly or irrationality.
Driving south round midnight in a howling hurricane
Continuing the theme of the nighttime journey, emphasizing challenging conditions with a howling hurricane.
I stopped for an old man hitcher at a lonely old crossroad
The narrator encounters an old man hitchhiking at a desolate crossroad, setting the scene for a mysterious encounter.
He said, 'I'm going nowhere
The hitchhiker claims to be going nowhere and suggests an unsettling intention to steal the narrator's soul.
And I'm only here to see if I can steal your soul'
Reiterating the hitchhiker's ominous motive and lack of a specific destination.
'I'm not tryin' to make you, I don't want to touch your skin,
The hitchhiker disclaims any desire to physically engage with the narrator but asserts knowledge of their secrets and sins.
I know all there is to know about you and all your sins
Asserting a deep understanding of the narrator's flaws and transgressions.
Well, you ain't too young or pretty and you sure as hell can't sing
Critiquing the narrator's appearance and musical ability, possibly as metaphorical elements.
Any time you want to sell your soul
The hitchhiker provides an opportunity for the narrator to sell their soul, introducing a toll-free number for contact.
I've got a toll-free number you can ring'
Repeating the offer to sell one's soul and emphasizing the toll-free number for communication.
Yeah, that's what I thought he said anyway
The narrator expresses uncertainty or skepticism about the hitchhiker's words.
'I'm not tryin' to make you, I don't want to touch your skin,
Repetition of the hitchhiker's disinterest in physical contact but claiming knowledge of the narrator's sins.
I know all there is to know about you and all your sins.
Restating the comprehensive understanding of the narrator's flaws.
Well, you ain't too young or pretty and you sure as hell can't sing,
Reiterating the critique of the narrator's age, appearance, and singing ability.
any time you want to sell your soul
Repeating the offer to sell one's soul with the toll-free number for contact.
I've got a toll-free number you can ring'
Emphasizing the accessibility of the toll-free number for selling one's soul.
'Oh-eight-oh-oh-treble-six-oh, yeah
Reciting the toll-free number (0800-666-0) for selling one's soul.
Oh-eight-oh-oh-treble-six-oh, yeah'
Repeating the toll-free number, possibly for emphasis or rhythmic effect.
I stopped for an old man hitcher at a lonely old crossroad,
Reiteration of encountering the old man hitchhiker at a lonely crossroad, setting the stage for a recurring theme.
he said, 'I'm going nowhere
Repeating the hitchhiker's claim of going nowhere and expressing the intent to steal the narrator's soul.
And I'm only here to see if I can steal your soul'
Restating the ominous motive of the hitchhiker, focusing on the desire to steal the narrator's soul.
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