Going Back Home
Chasing Freedom: Wilko Johnson and Roger Daltrey's Journey Home
Lyrics
I wanna live the way I like
I desire to live according to my preferences
Sleep all the morning
I enjoy sleeping in the morning
Goin' get my fun at night
I seek enjoyment and entertainment during the night
Things ain't like that here
Current circumstances are not favorable for such a lifestyle
Workin' just to keep my payments clear
I work solely to maintain financial stability
I bought a brand new motor
I've acquired a new vehicle
And I'm waitin' for a loan
Waiting for a loan approval
So I can fill her up and start her
Planning to fuel up the vehicle and commence the journey
Then I'm going back home
Intention to return home after completing the journey
I got a girl a man's best friend
Referring to a special person, likely a romantic partner
I'd have her now if she'd
Expressing regret that the person is not with the speaker
Just come back again
Hoping for the person's return
But she left me in the fog
The person left during unclear or confusing circumstances
Told me that I treat her like a dog
Accused of mistreating the person
The last time that I saw her
Recalling the last encounter with the person
She was buryin' a bone
Metaphorically describing the person's actions
I'm tired of whistlin' for her
Expressing frustration and fatigue in pursuing the person
Then I'm going back home
Reiterating the desire to return home
Old johnny green he asked me in
Introduction of a character named Johnny Green
We watched his tv and we drank a little gin
Sharing a casual moment with Johnny, watching TV and drinking
Then I float on down the street
Describing movement down the street
Smilin' at the faces that I meet
Friendly interaction with people on the street
That was back this morning
Reflecting on a past morning's experience
Now I'm dizzy sick and stoned
Feeling disoriented, ill, and influenced by substances
When the world stops turning
Anticipating a moment when the chaos subsides
Then I'm going back home
Reiterating the intention to go back home when stability returns
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