Further Down the Road
Journey Through the Unknown: Uncle Kracker's Quest Down the Road
Lyrics
Half a mile outside Buloxi
Reflecting on being close to Buloxi, a location that may hold significance or memories.
Did I come or did I go
Contemplating the ambiguity of one's actions, questioning whether they arrived or departed.
Seven sirens singin' to me
Referencing sirens as tempting influences or distractions in life.
Why I listen I don't know
Expressing uncertainty about why the singer pays attention to these influences.
I got some smokes I got some coffee
List of simple pleasures (smokes, coffee) in preparation for the journey.
My head is ready to explode
Feeling overwhelmed or stressed, possibly due to life's challenges.
I'll be makin' my way further down the road
Committing to continue the journey down the road despite challenges.
I'm not much for conversation
Acknowledging a preference for solitude and limited conversation.
And I don't care for playin' games
Disinterest in engaging in games or superficial interactions.
I've heard all the hard luck stories
Expressing skepticism or fatigue regarding repetitive stories of hardship.
Man they all turn out the same
Noting the predictability of tales of misfortune.
I'm the last lonely survivor
Identifying as a survivor who has weathered loneliness and hardship.
And I'm still carryin' their load
Bearing the burdens of past experiences and struggles.
I'll be makin my way further down the road
Reaffirming the commitment to continue the journey despite challenges.
I'll be makin' my way
Repeating the determination to progress along the road.
I want to get there some day
Expressing a desire to reach a destination in the future.
I'll be makin' my way
Reiterating the resolve to move forward on the journey.
Past the one eyed Jocks layin' rail road tracks in my soul
Describing challenges represented by "one-eyed Jocks" laying railroad tracks in the soul.
I'll be makin' my way
Emphasizing the ongoing commitment to progress despite obstacles.
I want to get there some day
Expressing the aspiration to reach a destination at some point in the future.
I'll be makin' my way
Reaffirming the determination to continue the journey despite challenges.
Past the one eyed Jacks layin' rail road tacks in my soul
Highlighting the persistence of challenges represented by "one-eyed Jacks" and railroad tracks in the soul.
Sometimes I wake up with a fever
Describing experiences of waking up with a fever, possibly symbolizing internal struggles.
Then I just have another beer
Coping with challenges through the consumption of alcohol.
I'd like to wake up to a new life
Expressing a desire for a new, distant life, away from current struggles.
A million miles away from here
Longing for a significant change in life and perspective.
But I got Beam instead me chasin'
Referring to the influence of Beam (possibly Jim Beam whiskey) and its role in coping.
And I live by the legend's code
Living by a code inspired by legends or personal principles.
I'll be makin' my way further down the road
Reiterating the commitment to continue the journey despite challenges.
I'll be makin' my way further down the road
Affirming the ongoing determination to progress further along the road.
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