Restless
Cash Lyrics


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I came in like a restless wind on a wagon train
But I'm gonna go like a July snow
Back to where I came from
Gonna leave this humdrum it's too slow and tame

None of your business where I've been
Don't ask me what I've done
Run your ranch and punch your cows
And stay behind my gun man

Colorado's right hand will put you on the run
I've got a gal in Denver town
That's crying over me
But I said goodbye and I let her cry

I miss her company but
I'll get out of this rut, Rio Bravo's killing me
They gotta man locked in a cell
That's a freer man than I

He's gonna laugh right in their face
When they lead him out to die and
He's gonna leave these badlands
And ride off in the sky

You're gonna see old Colorado
Headed for the door
You better believe I'm gonna leave
Like the 904 train





Gonna breathe some air again
That ain't been breathed before

Overall Meaning

The song "Restless" by Cash & Carry portrays the story of a restless wanderer who longs to return to the hometown where he grew up. The singer came to an unmentioned place through a wagon train, but now he wants to leave and go back to his roots. He feels that his current life is humdrum, and he can't stand the slow pace of it anymore. He doesn't want anyone to question his whereabouts or past experiences, and the only reason he's in the current place is to get behind his gun and do some work.


Although he has a romantic interest in Denver and somebody there is crying for him, he needs to go back to where he belongs. The situation is severe, and he likens it to the famous Western movie "Rio Bravo," where he is slowly losing himself in the badlands. At the same time, there is another man who is locked up and facing his death, and yet, he feels more liberated than the singer. This thought resonates with the wanderer, and he too wants to leave the badlands behind and ride off into the sky.


The singer emphasizes the power of his wanderlust, which gives him the same sort of freedom as being dead, and he's going to leave his current place like the 904 train. He longs to breathe fresh air that someone hasn't breathed before, and his only salvation now is to go back to where he belongs. Overall, the song captures the theme of nostalgia and the power of homecoming, as the singer realizes that there is no place like home.


Line by Line Meaning

I came in like a restless wind on a wagon train
I arrived with a sense of restlessness, like strong and gusty wind accompanying a wagon train.


But I'm gonna go like a July snow
I will leave quietly, without any commotion, like the melting of snow in the warm month of July.


Back to where I came from
Returning to my roots.


Gonna leave this humdrum it's too slow and tame
I will leave this monotonous and slow-paced life because I crave excitement.


None of your business where I've been
My whereabouts is not a matter for discussion with you.


Don't ask me what I've done
My actions are not of your concern.


Run your ranch and punch your cows
Mind your own business and attend to your own responsibilities.


And stay behind my gun man
Don't interfere with me or I will make use of my firearm.


Colorado's right hand will put you on the run
The law enforcement of Colorado is ubiquitous and powerful.


I've got a gal in Denver town That's crying over me But I said goodbye and I let her cry
I have a woman I care for in Denver, but I had to leave her behind. Even though it hurt me to see her cry, I cannot stay.


I miss her company but I'll get out of this rut, Rio Bravo's killing me
I acknowledge that I miss her, but staying here has been detrimental to my life, and I must leave for my own good.


They gotta man locked in a cell That's a freer man than I
There is a man in prison who is more free than I am in my current situation.


He's gonna laugh right in their face When they lead him out to die and He's gonna leave these badlands
Even though he is facing death, he is free from the burden of his situation and is at peace.


And ride off in the sky
He is free of all earthly troubles.


You're gonna see old Colorado Headed for the door You better believe I'm gonna leave Like the 904 train
I am leaving, and it's not a request. I am determined to leave this place like a speeding train.


Gonna breathe some air again That ain't been breathed before
I am seeking new experiences and new beginnings.




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