Waitin For The Bus / Jesus Just Left Chicago
Daughtry Lyrics
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Have mercy, been waitin' for the bus all day
I got my brown paper bag and my take-home pay
Have mercy, old bus be packed up tight
Have mercy, old bus be packed up tight
Well, I'm glad just to get on and home tonight
Right on, that bus done got me back
Well, I'll be ridin' on the bus till I Cadillac
Jesus just left Chicago and he's bound for New Orleans
Well now, Jesus just left Chicago and he's bound for New Orleans
Yeah, yeah
Workin' from one end to the other and all points in between
Took a jump through Mississippi, well, muddy water turned to wine
Took a jump through Mississippi, muddy water turned to wine
Yeah, yeah then out to California through the forests and the pines
Ah, take me with you, Jesus
You might not see him in person but he'll see you just the same
You might not see him in person but he'll see you just the same
Yeah, yeah, you don't have to worry 'cause takin' care of business is his name
The song "Waitin For The Bus / Jesus Just Left Chicago" by Daughtry is actually a cover of ZZ Top's original song. The lyrics tell the story of a man who has been waiting for the bus all day to take him home. He's carrying his brown paper bag and take-home pay, grateful that the bus is finally here and he can ride home. The mood is one of relief and celebration, as the man is finally able to relax after a long day.
The second half of the song transitions into a tribute to Jesus, who has just left Chicago bound for New Orleans. The lyrics describe his journey through Mississippi, where he performed miracles like turning muddy water into wine, and on to California. The song reminds listeners that although they may not see Jesus in person, he is always watching and taking care of business.
Overall, the song has a bluesy, Southern rock sound with a catchy melody and storytelling lyrics. It blends themes of everyday life with religious imagery, creating a unique and memorable sound.
Line by Line Meaning
Have mercy, been waitin' for the bus all day
I have been waiting for the bus since morning
I got my brown paper bag and my take-home pay
I have my brown bag and earnings with me
Have mercy, old bus be packed up tight
I hope the bus is not already full
Well, I'm glad just to get on and home tonight
I will be happy to get on the bus and reach home tonight
Right on, that bus done got me back
Finally, the bus has arrived to take me back home
Well, I'll be ridin' on the bus till I Cadillac
I will continue riding on the bus unless I get my own car
Jesus just left Chicago and he's bound for New Orleans
The singer refers to the Bible story of ‘Jesus turning water into wine’ who is on his way to New Orleans.
Workin' from one end to the other and all points in between
Jesus is working across the country, from one place to another
Took a jump through Mississippi, muddy water turned to wine
Jesus performed a miracle in Mississippi by turning muddy water into wine
Yeah, yeah then out to California through the forests and the pines
Jesus traveled all the way to California, crossing forests and pine trees
Ah, take me with you, Jesus
The singer wants to be with Jesus and travel with him
You might not see him in person but he'll see you just the same
Even if you cannot meet Jesus physically, he will still watch over you
Yeah, yeah, you don't have to worry 'cause takin' care of business is his name
Jesus will take care of everything because that's what he is known for
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Billy F. Gibbons, Joe Michael Hill
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tayl2991
I love Daughtry
@JohnAllanification
Canada (from) .. just saw this advertized on tv yeah,brother. - no time for anything not heartfelt but only copied. i can dig it as this is my favourite 'top track,too - very real here,i think
@imajagfan
AWESOME!!! Thanks for sharing! :)
@NachooooRock
@JohnAllanification I actually had to download the entire album just to have this one. That's the only way we can get it in Argentina, unfortunatelly. Or wait for someone else to upload it.
@Nerdhot
I think Daughtry should have sang Rough Boy. That song fits his vocals and styles better, but I like this one regardless!
@JohnAllanification
lol how'd you get this,so fast ?
@tayl2991
Do any Canadians call the band "zed zed" top instead of "zee zee" top? LOL. I'm Canadian and I say "ZeeZee" Top, but the rest of the time, I say "zed"
@mattconnolly2226
😀 zed zed always here in Australia, thought we were the only ones
@tayl2991
@@mattconnolly2226 cool
@bnt006
Love this song, but as someone else said, could be a bit "tougher".