Papa's Home
Journey of Love: Papa's Home Chronicles
Lyrics
Papa's hitting the road again
Papa, the protagonist, is preparing to depart once again.
Takes the show cross-country for hire
He takes his performance/show across the country for employment.
And the crowds come and go
The audiences come and go, indicating the transient nature of his shows and the crowds they attract.
Secret agents getting bigger
There's a suggestion that something secretive or clandestine is expanding or gaining prominence.
Mom's holding sister in the chair
Mom is caring for her sister, potentially depicting familial responsibilities.
Turning pages of photographs
Flipping through pictures, reminiscing about past memories.
Warm in their memories
The warmth of shared memories is felt.
Falling asleep by the fire
People find comfort and doze off near the fire, indicating a sense of relaxation and security.
To the highway where some new cowboys go
Reference to a highway where new individuals embark on their own journeys.
Drivers and drifters and rouges
Various kinds of individuals—drivers, wanderers, and rebels—are on this highway.
And the crew's still working
The crew associated with Papa's show continues to work.
Everybody's cracking jokes
There's a jovial atmosphere, with everyone sharing jokes.
Morning comes so easy
Morning arrives effortlessly, suggesting a relaxed and enjoyable time.
Sharing stories and forgetting time
People bond over stories, losing track of time in their conversations.
Take the rest in the look in her eyes
Take a moment to appreciate the depth seen in her eyes as they close, possibly referring to a meaningful connection or moment shared.
As they go and close time
Implies the conclusion of an experience as time comes to an end.
Papa's driving past the night
Papa continues driving through the night, striving to return home.
He's working his way to make it home
He's making efforts to reach his destination, yearning to be home.
The old man gonna be a sight
Anticipation of seeing Papa in a different light when morning arrives.
When the morning come, when the morning comes
Emphasizing the moment when the morning arrives.
To the highway where some old cowboys go
Similar reference to a highway as in line 10, but now referred to as a place where old-timers venture.
Drivers and drifters and rouges
Similar mix of individuals—drivers, wanderers, and rebels—like in line 11.
Some drink here, some dance here
Some indulge in drinking while others dance, depicting the diverse activities on this highway.
Hear old big boy telling jokes
A character named "big boy" shares jokes in this setting.
Mom's holding sister in the chair
Reiteration of Mom's care for her sister, again indicating familial connections.
Sharing stories and forgetting time
People share stories, creating a similar atmosphere to line 15.
Warm in their memories of
Reliving warm memories similar to line 7.
Falling asleep by the fire
A recurring scene of falling asleep by the fire, suggesting comfort and security.
Papa's he driving past the night
Reiteration of Papa driving through the night to return home.
He's working his way to make it home
Continued effort to make his way back home.
The old man gonna be a sight
Anticipation of seeing Papa under the morning light, similar to lines 21 and 22.
When the morning come, when the morning comes
Emphasizing the anticipation of Papa's arrival in the morning.
Papa's coming home
Repetition of the notion that Papa is returning home.
Papa's coming home
Repetition emphasizing Papa's imminent return.
Papa coming home
Reiteration of the imminent return of Papa.
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