Sleeping In Airports
Agnelli & Nelson Lyrics


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We were headed home in Austin
Caught pneumonia on the road
Taking it home to Connie and the kids
A wheel ran off and jumped a railroad
Then ran through a grocery store

If you want to buy a bus I'm taking bids
And the devil shivered in his sleeping bag
He said traveling on the road is such a drag
If we can make it home by Friday we can brag
And the devil shivered in his sleeping bag

Well I just got back from New York City
Kris and Rita done it all
Raw perfection there for all the world to see
Lord I heard an angel singing
In the Philharmonic Hall
Rita Coolidge Rita Coolidge cleft for me




And the devil shivered...
And the devil shivered in his sleeping bag

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Agnelli & Nelson's song Sleeping In Airports are quite enigmatic as they seem to be a collection of different stories and events. The first verse talks about the band's life on the road, which is filled with excitement and danger. They caught pneumonia while traveling and brought it back to their families risking their health. They also had an accident where a wheel came off their bus and ran through a grocery store. Despite all this, the band still loves to travel and is willing to sell their bus to anyone interested.


The second verse takes us to New York City, where the band witnessed raw perfection at the Philharmonic Hall. They heard an angelic voice singing, which they attribute to Rita Coolidge. This part of the song suggests that the band is very passionate about music and they appreciate the finer artistic experiences in life.


The chorus of the song features the line, "And the devil shivered in his sleeping bag." This line suggests that the devil is perhaps jealous of the band's exciting life on the road and the opportunities they are gaining through their experiences. Overall, the lyrics to Sleeping In Airports are quite poetic, and despite their enigma, they convey a sense of adventure, appreciation for the arts, and a thirst for life experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

We were headed home in Austin
We were en route to our domicile in Austin, Texas


Caught pneumonia on the road
Contracted pneumonia while traveling


Taking it home to Connie and the kids
Returning home to bring the illness to our family


A wheel ran off and jumped a railroad
A wheel became detached and crossed over a railway


Then ran through a grocery store
The detached wheel proceeded to go through a market


If you want to buy a bus I'm taking bids
I'm selling a bus, and accepting offers to purchase it


And the devil shivered in his sleeping bag
The devil became nervous and uneasy, despite being asleep


He said traveling on the road is such a drag
The devil expressed his distaste for traveling by road


If we can make it home by Friday we can brag
If we're able to reach home before Friday, we can boast about our accomplishment


Well I just got back from New York City
I recently returned from a trip to New York City


Kris and Rita done it all
The artists Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge have achieved a great deal in their careers


Raw perfection there for all the world to see
There is a pure and flawless quality in their work that is available for everyone to witness


Lord I heard an angel singing
I heard a heavenly voice singing


In the Philharmonic Hall
This singing occurred in the Philharmonic concert hall


Rita Coolidge Rita Coolidge cleft for me
I'm a big Rita Coolidge fan and appreciate her talents


And the devil shivered in his sleeping bag
The devil continues to feel apprehensive and shaky




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WILLIE NELSON

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