Me and Paul
Journey of Resilience: Willie Nelson's Me and Paul
Lyrics
It's been rough and rocky travelin'
Expressing the challenges and difficulties faced in life's journey.
But I'm finally standing upright on the ground
A sense of accomplishment or resilience after overcoming hardships.
After takin' several readings I'm surprised
Reflecting on experiences and assessing mental well-being.
To find my mind's still fairly sound
Surprise at maintaining mental stability despite challenges.
I guess Nashville was the roughest
Nashville is mentioned as a particularly challenging period.
But I know I've said the same about them all
Acknowledging difficulties encountered in various places.
We've received our education
Highlighting the learning acquired through life experiences.
In the cities of the nation, me and Paul
Referencing shared experiences in different cities with someone named Paul.
Almost busted in Laredo but for reasons
Almost facing legal trouble in Laredo but keeping details private.
That I'd rather not disclose
Emphasizing a need for discretion regarding a specific incident.
But if you're stayin' in a motel there and leave
Offering advice about safeguarding belongings in motels.
Just don't leave nothin' in your clothes
Cautioning against leaving valuable items in motel rooms.
And at the airport in Milwaukee
Encountering issues at the Milwaukee airport, possibly due to prejudice.
They refused to let us board the plane at all
Being denied boarding on a plane with suspicions raised.
They said we looked suspicious
Perceiving prejudice and suspicion from authorities.
But I believe they like to pick on me and Paul
Speculating that there might be a tendency to target the speaker and Paul.
Well it's been rough and rocky travelin'
Reiteration of the tough and challenging nature of the journey.
But I'm finally standing upright on the ground
A sense of standing firm and resilient despite challenges.
And after takin' several readings I'm surprised
Reflecting again on mental well-being after going through experiences.
To find my mind's still fairly sound
Reaffirming surprise at maintaining mental stability.
Guess Nashville was the roughest
Repeating Nashville as a particularly challenging period.
But I know I've said the same about them all
Reiterating the shared sentiment about difficulties in various places.
We've received our education
Emphasizing the educational aspect of the experiences.
In the cities of the nation, me and Paul
Highlighting shared learning in cities across the nation with Paul.
On a package show in Buffalo with us
Recalling a package show in Buffalo with other artists.
And Kitty Wells and Charlie Pride
Mentioning fellow artists Kitty Wells and Charlie Pride.
The show was long and we're just sittin' there
Describing a long show where the speaker is there to perform, not just for leisure.
And we'd come to play and not just for the ride
Stating the purpose of being present for the show and not as mere spectators.
Well we drank a lot of whiskey so I don't know
Indicating heavy drinking during the Buffalo show.
If we went on that night at all
Uncertainty about whether they performed that night due to intoxication.
But I don't think they even missed us
Suggesting that the absence might not have been noticed in Buffalo.
I guess Buffalo ain't geared for me and Paul
Implying that Buffalo may not be a suitable place for the speaker and Paul.
But it's been rough and rocky travelin'
Reiterating the challenging nature of the journey.
But I'm finally standing upright on the ground
Affirming resilience and standing upright despite hardships.
After takin' several readings I'm surprised
Repeating the theme of checking mental well-being after experiences.
To find my mind's still fairly sound
Expressing surprise at maintaining mental stability.
I guess Nashville was the roughest
Reemphasizing Nashville as a particularly challenging period.
But I know I've said the same about them all
Restating the common sentiment about difficulties in various places.
We've received our education
Reaffirming the educational aspect of the shared experiences.
In the cities of the nation, me and Paul
Highlighting the diverse learning in cities across the nation with Paul.
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