Alabama Train
Louisiana Red Lyrics
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With drops of Jupiter in her hair
She acts like summer and walks like rain
Reminds me that there's time to change
Since the return of her stay on the moon
She listens like spring and she talks like June
But tell me, did you sail across the sun?
Did you make it to the Milky Way
To see the lights all faded?
And that heaven is overrated
And tell me, did you fall for a shooting star?
One without a permanent scar
And did you miss me
While you were looking for yourself out there?
Now that she's back from that soul vacation
Tracing her way through the constellation
She checks out Mozart while she does Tae Bo
Reminds me that there's room to grow
Now that she's back in the atmosphere
I'm afraid that she might think of me as plain ol' Jane
Told a story about a man who is too afraid to fly
So he never did land
But tell me, did the wind sweep you off your feet?
Did you finally get the chance
To dance along the light of day
And head back to the Milky Way?
Tell me, did Venus blow your mind?
Was it everything you wanted to find?
And did you miss me
While you were looking for yourself out there?
Can you imagine no love
Pride, deep-fried chicken?
Your best friend always sticking up for you
Even when I know you're wrong
Can you imagine no first dance?
Freeze dried romance five-hour phone conversation
The best soy latte that you ever had and me
But tell me, did the wind sweep you off your feet?
Did you finally get the chance
To dance along the light of day
And head back toward the Milky Way?
And tell me did you sail across the sun?
Did you make it to the Milky Way
To see the lights all faded?
And that heaven is overrated
Tell me, did you fall for a shooting star?
One without a permanent scar
And did you miss me
While you were looking for yourself?
Na na na
And did you finally get the chance
To dance along the light of day?
Na na na
And did you fall for a shooting star?
Fall for a shooting star
Na na na
And now you're lonely looking for yourself out there
These lyrics from the song "Drops of Jupiter" by Train, tell a story of someone who has recently returned from a journey to outer space. The singer speaks to the traveler, asking if they have seen certain things, such as sailing across the sun, falling for a shooting star, and if they have made it to the Milky Way. The singer also wonders if the traveler has missed them during their journey, and if they have grown and changed since they left.
The lyrics are rich in metaphors and imagery, with "drops of Jupiter" representing the traveler's new experiences and perspectives, and the line "she acts like summer and walks like rain" describing the traveler's new demeanor. The singer also ponders the idea of "no love, pride, deep-fried chicken," showing the vast array of emotions and experiences that make up life.
Overall, “Drops of Jupiter” is a personal journey questioning concepts of time, growth, change and responsibilities in our lives, exploring the depths of emotions that come with a loved one returning from a transformational experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that she's back in the atmosphere
Now that she has returned back to her life on Earth
With drops of Jupiter in her hair
With the feeling of wonder in her life
She acts like summer and walks like rain
She exudes positivity in her life
Reminds me that there's time to change
Inspires me to make positive changes in my life
Since the return of her stay on the moon
Since she has come back from a period of self-discovery
She listens like spring and she talks like June
She is full of new ideas and is a great listener
But tell me, did you sail across the sun?
Did you accomplish something great and unexpected?
Did you make it to the Milky Way
Did you achieve your wildest dreams?
To see the lights all faded?
And find it wasn't all it was cracked up to be?
And that heaven is overrated
Realizing that everything they thought was perfect actually isn't
And tell me, did you fall for a shooting star?
Did you fall for something that was fleeting and not long-lasting?
One without a permanent scar
Without any serious emotional damage as a result?
And did you miss me
Did you think of me during your journey?
While you were looking for yourself out there?
While you were on your journey of self-discovery?
Now that she's back from that soul vacation
Now that she's back from that particular introspective phase
Tracing her way through the constellation
Discovering her place in this world
She checks out Mozart while she does Tae Bo
Mixing the old and the new, finding balance in life
Reminds me that there's room to grow
Inspires me to never stop growing and evolving
I'm afraid that she might think of me as plain ol' Jane
I'm afraid that she might have outgrown me in the process of finding herself
Told a story about a man who is too afraid to fly
Metaphor for someone who is unwilling to take risks
So he never did land
So they never got to experience the off-chance that it would be worth the risk
Can you imagine no love
Trying to imagine a life without love
Pride, deep-fried chicken?
Recognizing how ridiculous and small some things that we think are important to us are
Your best friend always sticking up for you
The loyalty that someone can possess
Even when I know you're wrong
Even when I realize what you're doing is not the best thing for you
Can you imagine no first dance?
Imagining a life where you never got to experience some of the small moments that make life special
Freeze dried romance five-hour phone conversation
Knowing how tough sometimes communicating and keeping the love alive can be
The best soy latte that you ever had and me
Cherishing the little moments in life with someone special
And now you're lonely looking for yourself out there
Realizing that this is just part of the journey and that loneliness can be a companion in self-discovery
Contributed by Avery V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JairoGarciaJJ
Alabama train, Alabama train,
Take me home, Alabama train.
Way up in New Jersey, a long way from my home,
Ain't Got nobody to love me, yes I'd better go on home.
My Alabama train, Alabama train,
Alabama train, why don't you take me home.
Way up in New Jersey, on a long way from home,
Got nobody to love me, yes I'd better go on back home.
My Alabama train, take me home,
Alabama train, back where I belong.
Track "Louisiana Red"
@GarrethJohnson
RIP Red. Truly amazing blues artist.
@pauloberlee1779
Never heard this before, it's awesome
@DHMakin84
Agreed
@OddballSherman
That harp just makes my hair stand on end. Powerful, beautiful.
@slideharp1
Damn!..I love this song..had it on a tape for ages then lost it,....that harp's too freakin much..yeah.y'right. Thanx for posting this, bro
@VisionaryofMirage
Rest in peace my man, I loved your music, and respected you as a remarkable person. What always struck me was your versatility, and you gave a lot to us. I don't know where you are, but I know you are among Robert Johnson, son House and Muddy Waters.
@sayerma
What a tune..love Red swamp sounds. Great harp from Dicey, awesome reverb.
@johnmclaughlin3973
One of the best slide guitar/harp/vocals CD's I've ever heard, courtesy of recommendation by Hans Theesink.
@yiggoto
I found this song accidentally and it's in my all time top ten!
@djAbrasive
fucking wicked.. that bluesharp just blew some dust through my speakers man, gotta love the classicS