900 Miles
Billy Merman Lyrics
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I've got tears in my eyes
Trying to read a letter from my home
If that train runs right
I'll be home tomorrow night
'Cause I'm nine hundred miles from my home
And I hate to hear that lonesome whistle blow
And my gold diamond ring
I'll board the sweetest train I've ever known
If that train runs right
I'll be home tomorrow night
'cause I'm nine hundred miles from my home
And I hate to hear that lonesome whistle blow
If my womans waiting there
Then I'll railroad no more
For I've grown so weary traveling all alone
If that train runs right
I'll be home tomorrow night
'Cause I'm nine hundred miles from my home
And I hate to hear that lonesome whistle blow
The lyrics of Billy Merman's song "900 Miles" revolve around the idea of homesickness and the yearning to return home. The singer of the song is depicted as being far away from home, with tears in their eyes and a letter from home that they are trying to read. The sound of the train whistle in the distance only intensifies their homesickness, as it serves as a reminder of how far away they are from their loved ones. The lyrics go on to describe the singer's eagerness to return home, willing to pawn their possessions and board the sweetest train they've ever known if it means they can get back home sooner. The lyrics also suggest that the singer has been traveling alone for a while, causing them to become tired and weary of their journey. The song ends on a hopeful note that the singer's woman will be waiting for them when they return home, implying that they will no longer be a "railroad man" if that becomes the case.
The song captures the universal feeling of homesickness and the longing for a place to call home, with simple yet poignant lyrics that resonate with listeners from different walks of life. It also reflects the time when traveling long distances by train was a common way of transportation, and how people had to endure separation from their loved ones for extended periods.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a-walking down the track
I am currently walking along the train tracks
I've got tears in my eyes
I am emotionally upset as shown by my tears
Trying to read a letter from my home
I am attempting to read a letter that I received from my home
If that train runs right
Assuming the train schedule is accurate
I'll be home tomorrow night
I will arrive back home tomorrow evening if the train runs on time
'Cause I'm nine hundred miles from my home
I am currently 900 miles away from my home
And I hate to hear that lonesome whistle blow
I dislike hearing the sound of the train whistle because it reminds me of being away from home
Now I'll pawn my silver watch
I plan to sell my silver watch
And my gold diamond ring
I plan to sell my gold diamond ring
I'll board the sweetest train I've ever known
I will board a train that is the best I have ever experienced
If that train runs right
Assuming the train schedule is accurate
I'll be home tomorrow night
I will arrive back home tomorrow evening if the train runs on time
'cause I'm nine hundred miles from my home
I am currently 900 miles away from my home
And I hate to hear that lonesome whistle blow
I dislike hearing the sound of the train whistle because it reminds me of being away from home
If my womans waiting there
Assuming my partner is waiting for me
Then I'll railroad no more
If I find my partner is waiting for me, I will no longer travel by train
For I've grown so weary traveling all alone
I have become tired of traveling by myself
If that train runs right
Assuming the train schedule is accurate
I'll be home tomorrow night
I will arrive back home tomorrow evening if the train runs on time
'Cause I'm nine hundred miles from my home
I am currently 900 miles away from my home
And I hate to hear that lonesome whistle blow
I dislike hearing the sound of the train whistle because it reminds me of being away from home
Writer(s): Florence Kaye, Bernie Baum, Bill Giant
Contributed by Mackenzie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vvalyt
I'm a-walking down the track
I've got tears in my eyes
Trying to read a letter from my home
If that train runs right
I'll be home tomorrow night
'Cause I'm nine hundred miles from my home
And I hate to hear that lonesome whistle blow
Now I'll pawn my silver watch
And my gold diamond ring
I'll board the sweetest train I've ever known
If that train runs right
I'll be home tomorrow night
'Cause I'm nine hundred miles from my home
And I hate to hear that lonesome whistle blow
If my womans waiting there
Then I'll railroad no more
For I've grown so weary traveling all alone
If that train runs right
I'll be home tomorrow night
'Cause I'm nine hundred miles from my home
And I hate to hear that lonesome whistle blow
@TheFatalWave
Dude, vito was collecting Playboys in 1945, while the first issue came out in 1953 :D
@Zawmbbeh
such a badass that he had prototype magazines!
@ydiesel2214
Mans was literally ahead of his time
@szimonettaster
and they were 60s playboy pictures ๐
@BenHopkins1000
Anachronism alert
@burnthetrolls5971
Vito was a time traveler what can we say
@brennocalderan2201
vito, don't you dare touch that radio.
@antonematos6241
Brenno Calderan Fuck you quoting me for?
@ryanchungus8972
Joe Barbaro GG
@vule656
Joe Barbaro what are you using 2015 memes for?