The Hanging Tree
Riding the Winds of Freedom: Unveiling the Outlaw's Journey
Lyrics
Passing through the arms of Satan
Passing through challenging and tempting experiences, possibly associated with evil or negativity.
Reaching for the hands of God
Striving for a connection with divinity or a higher power, seeking redemption or salvation.
Robbing every mind for wisdom
Stealing knowledge and insights from others, suggesting a pursuit of wisdom through unconventional means.
Running so he won't get caught
Escaping and avoiding capture, possibly from authorities or consequences of his actions.
He's outlawed by majority
Declared as an outlaw by the majority of society, facing societal condemnation.
Been branded all his life
Carrying a stigma or label throughout his entire life.
Some say that he's a sinner man
Some perceive him as a sinner, possibly due to his rebellious or non-conforming lifestyle.
As he rides from day to night
Continuously moving from day to night, possibly reflecting a restless or nomadic existence.
He's a bad man, so they say
He is considered a bad man by societal standards.
Living for his love and living free
Living for love and freedom, prioritizing personal desires and independence.
Riding swift and secretly
Moving swiftly and covertly, possibly to avoid consequences or pursuit.
So he'll miss the hanging tree
Attempting to evade a dire fate, specifically the hanging tree.
Wounded spirit on the wind
A wounded or damaged spirit carried by the wind, symbolizing internal struggles or emotional pain.
Riding to his dream and destiny
Traveling towards his aspirations and predetermined future.
He's laughing at the wanted posters
Mocking the wanted posters, displaying defiance against the authorities.
Calling for his friends to see
Inviting friends to witness his rebellious acts.
Laughing aloud as he rides away
Laughing openly while escaping, indicating a sense of joy or satisfaction in defiance.
Kicking up the dust with speed
Creating a disturbance and leaving quickly, leaving a trail of dust behind.
Time hands him down a pathway
Time providing him with a chosen path, and freedom represented as a horse he rides.
And freedom is a horse he rides
Freedom is a key pursuit, and he symbolically rides it like a horse.
Glory is a dream he's after
Aspiring for glory, suggesting a desire for recognition or achievement.
And fortune is his heart's delight
Fortune is a source of joy and satisfaction for him.
Riding swift and secretly
Continuing to move swiftly and discreetly to avoid the looming threat of the hanging tree.
So he'll miss the hanging tree
Reiterating the intention to evade the hanging tree and pursue personal dreams and destiny.
Wounded spirit on the wind
His wounded spirit persists, carried by the wind, as he continues on his journey.
Riding to his dream and destiny
Persisting in riding towards his dreams and destiny despite the challenges and risks.
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