The Rattler
Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie Lyrics

I'm coming down the line
I am moving forward in life, possibly towards my goals or destiny.

I'm a rattling boy
I am someone who makes noise, possibly someone who is rough around the edges or leads a disruptive lifestyle.

Rattling through the countryside
I am traveling through nature or rural areas in a way that is noisy or disruptive.

I just live from day to day
I do not have any long-term plans or goals, and instead, I am simply surviving or getting by each day.

Eatin' them, cheatin' them, on my way
I am willing to deceive or take advantage of others in order to get what I want, often without regard for their feelings or needs.

I'm going to a better time
I am hopeful of a brighter future, possibly leaving my current struggles or unhappiness behind.

I'm going to a better place
I am moving towards a place or situation that I believe will improve my life or circumstances.

I don't like people to know my face
I am a private or secretive person, possibly to avoid judgment or consequences for my actions.

I can help get those feet out of that clay
I am capable of helping others who are feeling stuck or helpless, possibly becoming a positive influence in their lives.

But I can't take you all the way
Although I may be able to offer some assistance, I cannot solve all of your problems or make all of your dreams come true.

I'm as stationary as a stream
I may appear to be motionless or stagnant, but I am still moving forward in my own way, even if it is slow or subtle.

I am aimless in extreme
I lack a clear sense of direction or purpose, causing me to feel lost or uncertain about my future.

I hold what I need in my right hand
I possess the necessary tools or resources to get what I want, and I am ready to use them when needed.

I do the work my gut demands
I make decisions based on my instincts or intuition, even if they are not always logical or rational.

If I could hold you
If I had the ability to be close to you, possibly in a romantic or intimate way.

If I could love you
If I were capable of feeling romantic love towards you.

Then I would do
I would take action or make an effort to be with you or express my feelings towards you.

I won't take you all the way
Although I may be willing to help or support you to some extent, I cannot solve all of your problems or be there for you completely.