Frankie
Barrie Lyrics

Born with emotion
From the moment we are born, we are filled with intense feelings and passion.

Pushed into motion
Our lives become active and dynamic as soon as we are born.

Wichita Lineman
A reference to the song by Glen Campbell that depicts a lonely, hard-working lineman surrounded by flat fields of grain in Kansas.

Our most favorite tragedy
Our hearts are often drawn to the dramatic and melancholy aspects of life, even though they may cause us pain and sorrow.

Yeah
Expresses emphasis and agreement with the previous statement.

Don't go leave
Don't abandon or give up on what you are doing or what you believe in.

Work your speed
Move quickly and efficiently to achieve your goals.

What an honor, what a breed
Paying tribute to those who work hard and contribute significantly to the world, acknowledging their unique abilities and qualities.

Keep looking up
Remain optimistic and hopeful, looking towards the future with positivity and resilience.

Just up enough
Keep a positive attitude, even if it's just enough to get through the day or situation.

Past temporary prairie
Move beyond the fleeting or superficial aspects of life, towards something more meaningful and lasting.

Wait for the break when we get some rain
Have patience and hope for better times and circumstances, which will eventually come like rain after a dry spell.

Swim on the creeks of the New Deal laid
Revel in the opportunities and benefits of government initiatives such as the New Deal, which helped to create a better future for many Americans.

Can't break even but can't complain
Although life may be difficult and unfair, we should persevere and remain positive, rather than giving up or complaining.

Pushed right back to try it again
Although we may face setbacks or failures, we should not give up but instead keep trying and pushing forward.

(Oh yeah, oh yeah, yeah)
An excited and enthusiastic affirmation or exclamation.

Born with devotion
We have a strong attachment and commitment to the things that matter to us in life, such as our families, friends, and causes we believe in.

Pushed into motion, god don't stop
Our lives continue to move forward, with or without our active participation or willingness, as if driven by a divine force.

Making it harder
Life can be challenging and difficult, with obstacles and hardships that we must overcome in order to succeed.

Just wanna move to Virginia
Expressing a desire to escape from one's current situation or surroundings, and move towards a new place or opportunity.

Get a dog and a house with a human name
Creating a sense of connection and intimacy with one's environment, by naming the things and places around us as if they were human companions.

Call me Linda Tomorrow
Identifying oneself with a new name or identity, as a way of embracing change or exploring new possibilities.

Give me something to dance to in 6/8
Asking for something that will engage and delight us, and make us want to move or dance, using a musical time signature of 6/8.

Under the lights of the TVA
Referring to the Tennessee Valley Authority, which brought electricity and other public services to rural areas in the South, as a symbol of progress and modernity.

(Oh yeah, oh yeah, yeah) they get you to give it up
Highlighting the ways in which social or economic pressures can make us feel like giving up and surrendering to defeat.

(Oh yeah, oh yeah, yeah) they want you to give
Suggesting that those in power or those benefiting from social inequalities have a vested interest in keeping people in a state of desperation or dependence.