Omaha
Surviving the Night: Walter Trout's Omaha Chronicles
Lyrics
Give me your hand
Expressing a request for support or connection.
I wanna walk out in the hall
Desire to move forward, possibly metaphorically referring to life's journey.
I can't stand up
Physical weakness or emotional vulnerability preventing standing.
And I'm afraid that I might fall
Fear of falling, both physically and metaphorically.
Lookin' out my window at the rain
Observing rain, possibly symbolizing life's challenges or hardships.
I need something for the pain
Seeking relief or comfort, perhaps from emotional pain.
But I don't wanna get strung out again
Resisting the temptation to return to destructive habits or addiction.
I'm down in Omaha, Omaha
Location reference, setting the scene for the singer's struggles.
3 AM, I stare at the TV
Feeling alone and restless in the early hours.
Somebody just walked in
New arrival, potentially medical personnel or support.
Say they wanna take more blood from me
Indication of medical procedures and potential vulnerability.
Doctor Dan say just hold on
Encouragement from a medical professional to persevere.
If I wanna see another dawn
Linking survival to seeing another daybreak.
But I know I might be the next one gone
Acknowledging the uncertainty of life and potential mortality.
Down in Omaha, I'm down in Omaha
Reiteration of the challenging situation in Omaha.
On the floor there's people dyin'
Observing the grim reality of people dying around.
Can't take it no more
Expressing emotional exhaustion and inability to endure further.
I can hear the families cryin'
Noting the sorrowful sounds of grieving families.
But now I see the morning light
Recognizing the arrival of a new day, symbolizing hope and resilience.
Guess I made it through another night
Confirming the survival through a challenging night.
Fightin' hard to survive
Conveying a strong will to keep fighting for survival.
Just tryin' to stay alive down in Omaha
Emphasizing the struggle for survival and staying alive.
Down in Omaha down in Omaha
Reiteration of the challenging circumstances in Omaha.
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