Lyrics
I could have been star chambered
I could have faced judgment or criticism (star chambered).
on the tree of rock’n’roll life
Reflecting on the uncertainties and challenges of a rock'n'roll lifestyle.
or maybe a railroad wife
Considering the possibility of a life tied to the railroad, perhaps in a relationship.
I was railroaded once or twice
Having experienced unfair treatment or manipulation in the past.
I might’ve dodged a bullet chambered
Escaping a dangerous situation or narrowly avoiding trouble.
in the alley running for my life
Recalling a moment of running for one's life in an alley.
I’m sure that I dodged a knife
Acknowledging the avoidance of a potential threat involving a knife.
I finally learned my lesson once or twice
Learning from past mistakes, possibly related to risky situations.
a million years ago
Reflecting on events from a distant past, emphasizing a long time ago.
I took a chance
Took a risk or made a daring decision.
& let it all unravel slow
Alluding to a gradual unraveling of life's circumstances.
I bet on odd
Gambled on unusual or risky choices.
’til I broke even
Continued with the risk until reaching a break-even point.
then I just had to go
Felt compelled to move on or make a change.
I could’ve been things I don’t remember
Contemplating alternative paths or identities not remembered.
a double-crossing wife
Imagining a different life with potential betrayal (double-crossing wife).
I was in another life
Reference to a previous existence or time.
I’ve been buried once or twice
Hinting at past difficulties or hardships.
I played sixteen bars and what did I get
Played music but received little in return, perhaps unfulfilling.
another town over & covered in sweat
Moved on to another town, facing challenges and hard work.
almost run over
Almost faced a dangerous situation or accident.
w/ another hangover & drunker in debt
Dealing with the aftermath of a hangover and accumulating debt.
a million years ago . . .
Repeating the idea of events from a distant past.
where did I put my wings
Expressing a sense of loss or confusion, searching for something symbolic (wings).
I can never find those things
Frustration with the inability to locate something important.
now I’m running, running late
Feeling rushed and possibly delayed in current endeavors.
I might be stuck here at my gate
Experiencing obstacles or delays at a metaphorical gate.
though you may be dearly departed
Acknowledging the absence of someone who has passed away.
dearly departed
Repeating the sentiment of someone being dearly departed.
I’m just getting started
Expressing a determination to continue despite challenges.
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