A New Life
Marshall Tucker Band Lyrics
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I'm kinda lost
Gotta get to Georgia tonight
Don't care what it costs
Been down in Denver jail for four long years
And I'm so homesick I could die
Got a sweet woman back home
Least in all her letters, Lord
She said she'd be
Waitin there with open arms
Born new life for me
And I'm so homesick I could die
Shot a man in Denver
Over some money owed
So she told me
That I had to go
But I paid my time
And a new life is gonna be mine
And a new life is gonna be mine
The lyrics of Marshall Tucker Band's "A New Life" narrate the story of a man who is recently released from Denver jail after serving a four-year sentence. The man is eager to get home to Georgia to reunite with his woman, who has remained steadfastly devoted to him throughout his sentence. The man explains that he is homesick, a feeling so strong that it could cause his death. He has been given a second chance at life, and he's determined to make the most of it.
The song's storyline is based on themes of redemption, hope, love, and change. The man is embracing a new life and is determined to leave behind his past mistakes. He acknowledges that he has made mistakes in his past and that he's paid his dues. However, he emerges from his experience with a newfound sense of purpose and desire to live his life differently. The song resonates with anyone who has experienced a setback or made a mistake, emphasizing the value of hope and the chance for a new beginning.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, mister, got a road map?
Asking for guidance and direction from someone who may have knowledge of the area
I'm kinda lost
Confused and unsure of where to go
Gotta get to Georgia tonight
An urgent need to reach a specific destination as soon as possible
Don't care what it costs
Willing to spend any amount of money to reach the destination
Been down in Denver jail for four long years
Having spent an extended period of time in prison and feeling the weight of the time passed
And I'm so homesick I could die
A strong desire to return home and feeling homesick to the point of feeling ill
Got a sweet woman back home
Being in a committed relationship with someone waiting back home
Waitin there for me
The woman has stayed loyal and committed while waiting for the artist's return
Least in all her letters, Lord
The written correspondence from the woman has provided a source of hope and encouragement, as well as spiritual guidance
She said she'd be
The woman promised to be waiting for the artist when he returns home
Waitin there with open arms
The woman will be welcoming and embracing upon the singer's return
Born new life for me
The woman has provided a sense of newness and renewal in the artist's life after being in prison for so long
And I'm so homesick I could die
The immense longing and desire to return home remains ever-present
Shot a man in Denver
The singer was responsible for taking another person's life in Denver
Over some money owed
The motivation for the violence came from a monetary dispute
So she told me
Referring to the woman back home who urged the artist to leave Denver and start a new life elsewhere
That I had to go
The artist had no choice but to leave the area and start anew
But I paid my time
Served the required sentence for the crime committed
And a new life is gonna be mine
Looking forward to the opportunity for a fresh start
Contributed by Mila G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Goldwing 7 7
Hey mister, got a roadmap? I'm kinda lost. Gotta get to Georgia, tonight, don't care what it costs.
Been down in Denver jail for four long years, and I'm so homesick I could die.
Got a sweet woman back home waitin' there for me. At least, in all her letters, Lord, she said she'd be
Waiting there with open arms for a new life for me, and I'm so homesick I could die.
Shot a man in Denver for some money owed. The judge, he told me, that I'd have to go.
But I paid my time, and a new life is gonna be mine.
Gonna be mine, for me, and a new life is gonna be mine.
Brenda Milloy
Think it's a shame that the Marshall Tucker Band isn't in the RRHOF? Screw the RRHOF! I know of something better.
I am the representative/cyber cheerleader for the Marshall Tucker Band at the Hall Of Pretty Darned Good (HOPDG).
What is HOPDG?
The Hall Of Pretty Darned Good is a virtual Hall of Recognition. The HOPDG seeks to recognize people, bands and artists who are not recognized by their respective Halls of Fame.
Nominees are selected based on fan suggestions and inducted into the HOPDG by fan votes. It's as simple as that.
The current categories include:
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There is a Facebook Page named The Hall Of Pretty Darned Good where you can vote for the Marshall Tucker Band to be inducted into the Hall Of Pretty Darned Good!
To vote, first you need to "LIKE" the HOPDG page, then send a message via the Page, with your vote choices.
The Hall Of Pretty Darned Good also has a Group of the same name on Facebook so you can discuss the nominees with other voters, keep up to date on HOPDG news, and maybe win some extra votes for your favorites by answering trivia questions. It's all good fun with a great purpose - recognizing people for their outstanding contributions to sports, film and music.
Let's get the Marshall Tucker Band the long overdue recognition they deserve.
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sixpkpug phil
Another reason the Rock and Roll Hall of Frame needs a complete colonoscopy of their selection committee. No mention or nomination of the greatest country rock band ever! The Marshall Tucker Band!
Tony Collins
Absolutely! Toy was one of the finest, ever! What a band!
tTommyTom
And Cheap Trick is in. Unreal. ABB is in because of Duane. MTB should be in for the song writing. One great song after another...
Pra Daswani
Frame that!
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Kevin Wingo
Roger that
Jim Kidd
Toy Caldwell is absolutely amazing guitar player
ringforthrev
Yes, tone for days
Adam Blackwelder
I saw them live in 1976, original lineup. One of the best shows I've ever seen.
DVT Co.
Truth!