That Lucky Old Sun
Chasing Heaven's Reprieve: Vaughn Monroe's Ode to Life's Daily Struggle
Lyrics
Up in the mornin'
Beginning the day in the morning.
Out on the job
Engaged in a job or work.
Work like the devil for my pay
Working hard for a salary or income.
But that lucky old sun got nothin' to do
The sun, a symbol of leisure and ease, has no responsibilities.
But roll around heaven all day.
Contrasting the carefree nature of the sun in heaven.
Fuss with my woman, toil for my kids
Dealing with relationship issues and working for the well-being of children.
Sweat till I'm wrinkled and gray
Working hard until physically worn out.
While that lucky old sun got nothin' to do
The sun, in contrast, has no responsibilities.
But roll around heaven all day
Reiteration of the sun's carefree existence in heaven.
Dear Lord above, can't you know I'm pining, tears all in my eyes
Expressing a sense of longing and sadness to a higher power.
Send down that cloud with a silver lining, lift me to Paradise
Requesting divine intervention to bring happiness and relief.
Show me that river, take me across
Yearning to see a river, a metaphor for a peaceful transition.
Wash all my troubles away
Seeking liberation from life's challenges through a symbolic cleansing.
Like that lucky old sun, give me nothing to do
Comparing the singer's wishes to the carefree nature of the sun.
But roll around heaven all day
Reiterating the desire for a stress-free existence like the sun in heaven.
Send down that cloud with a silver lining, lift me to Paradise
Repetition of the plea for divine intervention and elevation to Paradise.
Show me that river, take me across
Repetition of the desire to cross a river, symbolizing a transformative journey.
Wash all my troubles away
Expressing the hope to be free from troubles through symbolic cleansing.
Like that lucky old sun, give me nothing to do
Reaffirmation of the wish for a carefree existence akin to the sun.
But roll around heaven all day
Final plea for a life without worries, echoing the carefree nature of the sun.
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