That Lucky Old Sun
Chasing Paradise: A Soul's Cry to the Lucky Old Sun
Lyrics
Up in the mornin', out on the job
Expressing the routine of starting the day and going to work.
Work like the devil for my pay
Describing hard work and putting in significant effort for wages.
But that lucky old sun ain't got
Suggesting that the sun, a symbol of luck and positivity, has no responsibilities or tasks.
Nothin' to do
Emphasizing the lack of duties or burdens on the sun's part.
But roll around heaven all day
Conveying the carefree nature of the sun, rolling in the heavenly space without worries.
Good Lord above, can't you know I'm cryin'
Addressing a higher power, expressing emotional distress and a plea for understanding.
Tears all in my eyes
Indicating deep sorrow and emotional pain through the presence of tears.
Send down the clouds with a silver linin'
Requesting divine intervention with positive outcomes, represented by silver linings in clouds.
Lift me to paradise
Seeking elevation to a blissful state, possibly beyond the struggles of daily life.
Lift me to paradise
Repetition of the desire to be lifted to paradise, reinforcing the yearning for a better existence.
Show me that river, take me across
Asking to be shown a metaphorical river, symbolizing a path to overcome troubles and challenges.
Wash all my troubles away
Desiring a cleansing experience that removes all difficulties and hardships.
But that lucky old sun ain't
Reiterating that the sun is free from responsibilities, highlighting the contrast with human struggles.
Got nothing to do but roll around heaven
Emphasizing the sun's idleness in heavenly realms, rolling without a care.
Roll around heaven
Repetition of the sun's carefree state in heaven, reinforcing the theme of liberation.
Roll around heaven all day
Continuing to depict the sun's perpetual freedom and lack of duties.
But roll around heaven all day
Repeating the idea that the sun continues to roll in heaven without any obligations throughout the day.
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