Lyrics
I've been away so long
Expresses a long absence from a place or situation.
Wonder where i went wrong
Reflects on a feeling of having made mistakes during that absence.
Spent my last years in a cell
Describes spending time in confinement, likely in prison.
Never ever go away again
An assertion to avoid leaving or being absent again.
I've been so sad and lonely
Conveys a sense of deep sadness and isolation.
Never ever ever gonna go away again
Strongly reaffirms the determination to not leave again.
It's a waste of time doing time
Contemplates the pointlessness of serving time for a crime not committed.
When you didn't commit a crime
Highlights the injustice of being imprisoned for a crime one didn't do.
It wasn't me it was my brother bill
Claims innocence, blaming a sibling named Bill for the situation.
And I'd have to tell never gonna speak to bill again
Expresses a refusal to associate or communicate with Bill anymore due to the sadness caused.
He's made me sad and lonely
Reiterates the emotional impact of Bill's actions, resulting in sadness and loneliness.
Never ever gonna speak to brother bill again
Firmly states the decision to cut ties with Brother Bill permanently.
It was no use, they put my brother on the jury
Describes a situation where the brother was involved in influencing a jury, likely through bribery.
He bribed the others 'cause he owns the local brewery
Implies corrupt actions by the brother involving his ownership of a local brewery.
They let me out today
Announces the release from confinement on this day.
Brother bill's gonna pay
Indicates a belief that Brother Bill will face consequences for his actions.
No one's ever gonna speak to bill again
An affirmation that no one will engage with Bill anymore due to his actions.
Never ever gonna speak to bill again
Reaffirms the decision to cut ties with Brother Bill.
He'll be too cold and bony
Suggests an emotional distance and a sense of finality regarding Bill's future.
Never ever gonna go away again
Repeats the determination to avoid leaving or being absent again.
Never ever gonna go away again
Emphasizes a strong resolve to remain present and not depart.
Never ever gonna go away again
Repeats the determination to stay present and not leave.
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