Traveling Man
Wanderlust Chronicles: A Journey Through Life's Highways
Lyrics
Coming down from New York City through those Carolina trees
Describing the journey from New York City to the Carolinas, feeling faster than the breeze.
Hey Georgia did you miss me, I'm faster than the breeze
Asking if Georgia missed the singer while emphasizing their swift movement.
I been running down these back roads, like a traveling man will do
Expressing the continuous travel on back roads typical of a wandering person.
I keep on punching on this time clock
Continuing to work diligently according to a schedule.
I work on a dream and I pay my dues
Striving for a dream while fulfilling responsibilities and obligations.
There's money left in Memphis if a man can sing the blues
Noting the opportunity for financial gain in Memphis through musical talent.
I caught some hell in Birmingham when a woman made me choose
Recalling a challenging situation in Birmingham where a choice had to be made due to a relationship issue.
Between the leavin' and the stayin', I did what a traveling man will do
Referring to the choices made between departing and staying true to the lifestyle of a traveler.
I keep on punching on this time clock
Continuing with regular work efforts while pursuing aspirations.
I work on a dream and I pay my dues
Reiterating the dedication to working towards a dream and meeting obligations.
I got to keep on rollin' up and down these interstates
Highlighting the necessity of traveling along interstates as part of the lifestyle.
I got to keep on goin' till I hear my name at Heaven's gates
Expressing the determination to continue until the singer’s name is recognized in Heaven.
It's all bright lights and gasoline, truck stops and coffee beans
Describing the journey with its bright moments, truck stops, and coffee breaks.
I bleed for what I do and that's the truth
Expressing deep dedication and commitment to the singer's craft.
I'll run my race until my work is through
Planning to persist until the work is completed, akin to the life of a traveler.
Like a traveling man will do
Reinforcing the resolve to continue living as a traveling individual.
I swam in the Mississippi, had a big time in Baton Rouge
Recalling experiences in different states and their impact on the singer.
Texas got me tipsy, California got me loose
Describing the influence of various places on the singer's emotional state.
I found love in South Dakota so I brought her home with me
Reflecting on finding love in South Dakota and bringing it back home.
I keep on punching on this time clock and working on this dream
Maintaining work dedication while nurturing dreams and relationships.
And I keep on rollin' up and down these interstates
Reiterating the necessity of constant travel on the interstates.
I got to keep on goin' till I hear my name at Heaven's gates
Expressing the determination to persist until reaching heavenly recognition.
It's all bright lights and gasoline, truck stops and coffee beans
Describing the ongoing journey with its vivid imagery and regular stops.
I believe in what I do and that's the truth
Professing a strong belief in the singer's vocation and dedication.
I'll run my race until my work is through
Committing to continue the pursuit until completion, akin to a traveler's mindset.
Like a traveling man will do
Reaffirming the determination to persist in the singer's journey and purpose.
I'll run my race until my work is through
Repeating the resolve to persist until the completion of work, similar to a traveler's mentality.
Like a traveling man will do
Stating the commitment to persist until the tasks are accomplished, in line with a traveler's lifestyle.
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