Lyrics
I'm goin' out west where the wind blows tall
Gearing up to head to the western region where things are different, maybe freer or more promising.
'Cause Tony Franciosa used to date my ma
Referencing a celebrity (Tony Franciosa) who had a relationship with the speaker's mother, tying personal history to a famous figure.
They got some money out there, they're givin' it away
Suggesting opportunity and abundance out west, where money seems more available.
I'm gonna do what I want and I'm gonna get paid
Expressing the determination to pursue personal desires and ambitions, anticipating financial gain.
Do what I want and I'm gonna get paid
Reiterating the intent to act on personal desires and expecting to be rewarded financially.
Little brown sausages lying in the sand
Imagery depicting something incongruous or unexpected (sausages in the sand) implying a different reality or setting.
I ain't no extra baby, I'm a leading man
Declaring a sense of importance, rejecting a minor role, and claiming a leading position in life.
Well, my parole officer will be proud of me
Anticipating approval from authority (parole officer) due to personal achievements or changes.
With my Olds '88 and the devil on a leash
Referring to possessing a car (Olds '88) and perhaps having control over one's darker impulses or desires (devil on a leash).
My Olds '88 and the devil on a leash
Repeating the ownership of the Olds '88 and the symbolic control over negative influences.
I know karate, Voodoo too
Asserting knowledge and capability in unconventional or mystical practices.
I'm gonna make myself available to you
Expressing availability and willingness to engage with someone.
I don't need no make up, I got real scars
Rejecting artificiality, embracing authenticity, and implying experiences or struggles reflected in real scars.
I got hair on my chest
Asserting masculinity or toughness symbolically by referencing physical traits.
I look good without a shirt
Confidence in one's appearance without needing superficial enhancements.
Well, I don't lose my composure in a high-speed chase
Claiming stability and control in challenging situations without losing composure.
Well, my friends think I'm ugly, I got a masculine face
Embracing individuality despite others' opinions about appearance.
I got some drag-strip courage, I can really drive a bed
Confidence in driving skills, hinting at courage and ability in risky situations.
I'm gonna change my name to Hannibal or maybe just Rex
Considering a change in identity, potentially adopting a more powerful or commanding name.
Change my name to Hannibal or maybe just Rex
Repeating the consideration of changing names, emphasizing the desire for a new identity.
I know karate, Voodoo too
Reiteration of claimed knowledge and readiness to engage mystically or physically.
I'm gonna make myself available to you
Reiterating the willingness to make oneself accessible or present for someone else.
I don't need no make up, I got real scars
Emphasizing authenticity over artificiality, reasserting the presence of real scars as opposed to makeup.
I got hair on my chest
Symbolically asserting masculinity or toughness through physical traits.
I look good without a shirt
Confidence in appearance without needing superficial enhancements.
I'm gonna drive all night, get some speed
Expressing a determination to continue persistently, possibly implying a reckless drive.
I'm gonna wait for the sun to shine down on me
Waiting for a positive change or opportunity symbolized by the sun shining down.
I cut a hole in my roof, the shape of a heart
Symbolic act of opening up emotionally (cutting a hole in the roof in the shape of a heart).
And I'm goin' out west where they'll appreciate me
Anticipating acceptance or acknowledgment of the speaker's worth or talents in the western region.
I'm goin' out west where they'll appreciate me
Reiterating the desire for appreciation or recognition in the western location.
Goin' out west where they'll appreciate me
Repetition emphasizing the decision to go west in pursuit of appreciation or acknowledgment.
Goin' out west where they'll appreciate me
-Goin' out west, goin' out west
-Goin' out west, goin' out west
-Goin' out west, goin' out west
-Goin' out west, goin' out west
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