Baltimore to Washington
Journey of Struggles: Baltimore to Washington Troubles
Lyrics
I've gambled down in the town of Newport News
Expresses participation in gambling activities in Newport News.
The more I gamble, boys, the more I lose
Highlights the increasing losses experienced while gambling.
Baltimore to Washington
Mentions the route from Baltimore to Washington.
Oh Baltimore to Washington
Repetition emphasizing the journey from Baltimore to Washington.
Oh Baltimore to Washington
-Oh Baltimore to Washington
-I guess they got troubles too
Suggests that both Baltimore and Washington have their own set of troubles.
Well the hobos know me up and down the line
Implies recognition by hobos along the route.
They don't know the trouble on my mind
Indicates a personal struggle unknown to those who recognize the singer.
I guess they got troubles too
Reiterates the acknowledgment of troubles among the hobos.
I guess they got troubles too, boys
-I guess they got troubles too
-I guess they got troubles too, boys
-From Baltimore to Washington
Restates the focus on troubles along the Baltimore-Washington route.
And the police know me up and down the line
References familiarity with law enforcement along the route.
They don't know the trouble on my hands
Indicates undisclosed difficulties faced by the singer despite police encounters.
I guess they got troubles too
Reemphasizes that even the police might have their own troubles.
I guess they got trouble too, boy
-I guess they got troubles too
-I guess the police they got their troubles too
-From Baltimore to Washington
Reiteration of the acknowledgment of shared troubles along the route.
Oh Baltimore to Washington
-Oh Baltimore to Washington
-Oh Baltimore to Washington
-I guess they've got troubles too
-Going up north and goin north this fall
Plans to travel north during fall.
If my luck don't change I won't be back at all
Expresses doubt about returning due to ongoing bad luck.
From Baltimore to Washington
Reemphasizes the troubles experienced along the Baltimore-Washington route.
Oh Baltimore to Washington, boys
-Baltimore to Washington
-Baltimore to Washington
-I guess they got troubles too
Reiterates the notion that troubles are present for everyone along this route.
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