Lyrics
How can I get from here to where you are tomorrow
The speaker is contemplating how to reach the person they're addressing by the following day.
How can I see you there if I'm still here in Chicago
Expressing the difficulty of physically being in Chicago and wanting to be where the other person is.
What's a poor boy, such a lonely boy, what's a poor boy to do
The speaker feels like a lonely and financially disadvantaged individual, wondering what options they have.
Sittin' in a hotel all confused, there's no telling what to do
Feeling lost and uncertain about what actions to take while in a confusing situation.
I gotta get right back to you
Expressing the urgency and determination to return to the person they miss.
You know I've been so alone
Emphasizing the speaker's feelings of isolation and loneliness during this separation.
But I'm comin' home and I ain't leavin' again
Determined not to leave once they return, suggesting a strong commitment.
I'm gonna get right back to you
Reiterating the determination to promptly return to the person.
That's what this poor boy should do
The speaker feels it's the right thing for them, given their circumstances, to return to the person they miss.
Going round and round, I'm down in downtown nowhere
Describing a feeling of being lost and aimless in a city (downtown) that feels empty or without purpose.
No planes, no trains, it's plain small change, ain't carfare
Expressing a lack of available transportation or money for transportation.
Sittin' on the highway it's pouring rain, there isn't a dry way to go
Feeling stuck in bad weather with no clear path forward, emphasizing the difficult circumstances.
Started in the sun but it parted on the run, I half expect it to snow
Starting optimistically but experiencing a sudden change of circumstances, anticipating further difficulties.
I gotta get right back to you
Reiterating the urgency and determination to return to the person missed.
You know I've been so alone
Continuing to express feelings of loneliness and isolation.
But I'm comin' home and I ain't leavin' again
Asserting a strong resolution not to depart again once returning.
I'm gonna get right back to you
Reiterating the intent to promptly return to the person missed.
That's what this lonely boy's gonna do
Emphasizing that returning to the person is the main plan or action for the lonely individual.
How can I get from here to where you are tomorrow
Repeating the contemplation about how to physically reach the person the next day.
How can I see you there if I'm still here in Chicago
Reiterating the difficulty of being in Chicago while longing to be where the other person is.
What's a poor boy, such a lonely boy, what's a poor boy to do
Feeling lonely and unsure of what options are available while pondering what to do.
Sittin' in a hotel all confused, there's no telling what to do
Feeling lost and uncertain about the course of action in a confusing situation.
I gotta get right back to you
Expressing the urgency and determination to return swiftly to the missed person.
You know I've been so alone
Continuing to express feelings of loneliness and isolation.
But I'm comin' home and I ain't leavin' again
Emphasizing the commitment not to leave again after returning.
I'm gonna get right back to you
Reiterating the determination to promptly return to the person missed.
That's what this poor boy's gonna do
Asserting that promptly returning to the person is the main action for the speaker.
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