Long Way Down
Fire and the Wheel Lyrics
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Ain't nobody around this town that's gonna miss me anyway
This ol' money making taking all the time I have to play
Mama hush your mouth I'm headin' south Way down Texas way
Way down Texas way they play good music every night
And the dance hall rings with laughter till the early morning light
When them cowboys get through pickin' there's not much that's left to say
Ah Texas fiddles
The road of life is paved with good intentions I am told
So I best be on my way now or I may not ever go
Ain't no need to be a beggin'' me to stay just one more day
This ol' wild goose is cuttin' loose way down Texas way
Way down Texas way they play fiddle music every night
And the dance hall rings with laughter till the early morning light
When them cowboys get through pickin' there's not much that's left to say
You can really have a good time sugar way down Texas way
Way down Texas way
The lyrics of Fire and the Wheel's song, Long Way Down, are about leaving everything behind and starting anew. The singer is bidding farewell to his friends and family as he heads south, leaving behind his mundane life and monotonous routine. He feels that nobody will miss him in the small town he is from, as he has been consumed by making money and hasn't had time to have fun. He narrates how he is looking forward to experiencing life in Texas, where the people play good music every night and dance until the early hours of the morning. The song emphasizes the carefree attitude of life in this new place, where cowboys play fiddle music, and people have a good time every night.
The lyrics portray a sense of adventure and excitement as the singer embarks on a journey to a place where he can start anew. He is hopeful that he can now fulfill his dreams and find meaning in life. The song highlights the importance of taking a break from the daily grind, experiencing new things and places, and being able to live life without any restrictions. It teaches us that life is uncertain, and sometimes we need to take a leap of faith to live the life we desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Adios, goodbye amigos I am leaving you today
I am saying goodbye to my friends as I leave today
Ain't nobody around this town that's gonna miss me anyway
No one in this town will miss me as I leave
This ol' money making taking all the time I have to play
Making money takes up all my free time and I can't enjoy myself
Mama hush your mouth I'm headin' south Way down Texas way
Mother please don't worry, I am heading to Texas
Way down Texas way they play good music every night
In Texas, there is great music played every night
And the dance hall rings with laughter till the early morning light
The dance hall is full of people laughing and dancing until the early morning
When them cowboys get through pickin' there's not much that's left to say
After the cowboys play their music, there is nothing left to be said
But you can really have a good time honey way down Texas way
You can truly have a great time in Texas
Ah Texas fiddles
The fiddles played in Texas are wonderful
The road of life is paved with good intentions I am told
I've been told the path of life is filled with good intentions
So I best be on my way now or I may not ever go
I must leave now or I may never go
Ain't no need to be a beggin'' me to stay just one more day
Please don't beg me to stay for another day
This ol' wild goose is cuttin' loose way down Texas way
I am letting go and heading to Texas freely
Way down Texas way they play fiddle music every night
In Texas, fiddle music is played every night
And the dance hall rings with laughter till the early morning light
The dance hall is full of people laughing and dancing until the early morning
When them cowboys get through pickin' there's not much that's left to say
After the cowboys play their music, there is nothing left to be said
You can really have a good time sugar way down Texas way
You can truly have a great time in Texas
Way down Texas way
In Texas
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BILLY JOE SHAVER
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@connieembury1
Late one night behind corn whiskey
I fell asleep with a guitar in my hand
I dreamed about the ghosts of Mississippi
And the blues came walkin' in like a man
Without a word I passed that guitar over
He tuned it up like I'd never seen
A crooked smile was his expression
Then he closed his eyes and began to sing
Oh Lord why have you forsaken me
Got me down in Mississippi where I don't want to be
Oh Lord why have you forsaken me
Got me down in Mississippi where I don't want to be
Oh Lord why have you forsaken me
Got me down in Mississippi where I don't want to be
Oh Lord why have you forsaken me
Got me down in Mississippi where I don't want to be
When I woke up I looked into the mirror
I saw no reflection for a while
But as my eyes came into focus
I recognized that crooked smile
Oh Lord why have you forsaken me
Got me down in Mississippi where I don't want to be
Oh Lord why have you forsaken me
Got me down in Mississippi where I don't want to be
Late one night behind corn whiskey
I fell asleep with a guitar in my hand
I dreamed about the ghosts of Mississippi
And the blues came walkin' like a man
Oh Lord why have you forsaken me
Got me down in Mississippi where I don't want to be
Oh Lord why have you forsaken me
Got me down in Mississippi where I don't want to be
@octaneaddiction1405
I don't always listen to the SteelDrivers but when I do, so do the neighbors.
@maliisusek321
Istina,tak i moji
@matthewschlaeppi2404
Thanks... I am his neighbor
@charthorson8255
Me too.
@wyattwalker6505
Lol same
@randallbailey1306
Seems like that with me the same way
@katyj.5104
I'm not even American but i love this song sooo bad. Everytime i listen to this song i feel like I am an outlaw of the 19th century, riding my badass horse. Greetings from Greece.
@tategoff9890
Not only am I from America, I am from Mississippi.
@fionnghallselma7193
Haha, you've still got Psariots ;)
@j.r.6142
Maybe late 19th century 👍