Bus Bus
Amy Ray Lyrics

Hey baby my baby sweet baby
The singer is missing her loved one and wants them to know how much they mean to her.

I'm on the bus tour bus bunk
The singer is currently on a tour bus with limited space and privacy.

I got my headphones on and I'm listening to Elliott rock rock rock rock
The singer is using music to help her focus and escape from the pressures of touring.

Rock me to sleep
The singer is exhausted from touring and wants to fall asleep quickly and comfortably.

I got the phone on vibrate in case you call me
The singer is hoping to stay in touch with her loved one while on tour.

I got my heart on migrate in case you need to tell me you love me love me love
The singer is open to receiving love and affection from her loved one, even while she is away on tour.

Even though I stay gone so long
The singer is aware that her absence may cause strain in her relationship with her loved one.

So long baby I've been longing for you
The singer is missing her loved one deeply and for a long period of time.

And the sweet smells of our home
The singer is reminiscing about the comfort and familiarity of her home life with her loved one.

I hope nobody dies while I'm out here
The singer is worried about missing important moments and events in the lives of her loved ones while on tour.

I hope nobody cries when I'm not there
The singer is worried about not being there to comfort her loved ones during difficult times.

Do you remember younger days
The singer is asking her loved one to remember happy times they spent together in the past.

Before the arctic ice was turning to sea
The singer is drawing attention to the negative impact of climate change on the world.

Before the polar bear was drifting helplessly?
The singer is referencing the plight of animals like polar bears who are losing their habitats due to climate change.

It's a rollaway rollaway rollaway bed
The singer is acknowledging the difficulty of sleeping on a cramped tour bus.

Rolling away with your baby
The singer is imagining a scenario where she and her loved one are together in a comfortable bed, away from the pressures of touring.

And I'll take anything that'll help me sleep so save me save me
The singer is desperate for the opportunity to rest and recharge on tour.

Save me a piece
The singer is hoping to hold onto cherished memories and feelings while away from home.

Of the heart that pumps the blood right through your veins
The singer is referencing the importance of her loved one's heart and the life-giving blood that flows through their veins.

Of the magic hours that the twilight brings
The singer is referring to the peaceful and romantic time of day just before nightfall.

Bring them to me bring them to me
The singer is asking her loved one to provide her with comfort and support while on tour.

Meet me in the bunk now baby
The singer is imagining a scenario where her loved one is able to join her on the tour bus and provide her with companionship and love.

Or am I out of luck now baby?
The singer is acknowledging the practical difficulties of her request and wondering if it's even possible.

Am I pushing my luck?
The singer is questioning whether she is being too demanding of her loved one.

I made some room now baby in case you've come to save me
The singer is making preparations for her loved one to join her on the tour bus, just in case it's possible.