abilene
Stickshift Rocketship Lyrics
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You were signing Hallelujah.
I'm so sick of me and you
And I can't wait to be a star in hollywood.
While you were nodding off to sleep,
And I stopped off to take a leak,
When I got tired of hearing you dream
Of every crappy movie that you've ever seen.
It coulda been free.
It would have been beautiful.
Well I can't help it if you never got to California.
But you kept fogging up the windows, I shoulda warned ya
Not to kiss that boy in Abilene.
We haven't had a thing to eat in nearly almost half a week
And I've been sleeping on my feet,
Trying to bum a dollar on an empty street.
Well I'll be sure to say "Hello" to Squeaky From and Jackie O.
Listening to ELO, the Eagles and the best of Barry Manilow.
It coulda been me. It could've been beautiful.
It coulda been me. It could've been beautiful.
Well I can't help it if you never got to California.
But you kept fogging up the window, I shoulda warned ya
Not to kiss that boy in Abilene.
Well I can't help it if you never got to California.
But you kept fogging up the window, I shoulda warned ya
Not to kiss that boy in Abilene.
The lyrics in Stickshift Rocketship’s “Abilene” describe a journey towards Hollywood and a longing for fame, as well as a frustrated relationship that has clearly come to an end. The song begins with the singer mentioning how their partner is signing “Hallelujah” as they make their way towards Chattanooga. However, the singer expresses being “sick of me and you” and can’t wait to reach Hollywood to become a star. This demonstrates the desire to break free from their hometown and their past relationship, and become someone greater.
As the journey continues, the singer mentions how they stopped off to take a leak while their partner was nodding off to sleep. They exclaim how they got tired of hearing their partner dream “of every crappy movie they’ve ever seen”. This highlights the disconnect between them, and suggests that the singer is ready to leave all of that behind to pursue their dreams in Hollywood.
The chorus then repeats the phrase “Well I can't help it if you never got to California. But you kept fogging up the windows, I shoulda warned ya, Not to kiss that boy in Abilene”. This implies that the relationship has ended due to a betrayal or a mistake, and the singer blames their partner for it.
Line by Line Meaning
All the way to Chatanooga, You were signing Hallelujah.
During our long journey, you were singing loudly the praises of something, perhaps a religious hymn.
I'm so sick of me and you And I can't wait to be a star in Hollywood.
I am tired of our relationship and I am looking forward to a career in acting and becoming famous.
While you were nodding off to sleep, And I stopped off to take a leak, When I got tired of hearing you dream Of every crappy movie that you've ever seen.
You were dozing off while I took a restroom break, and I grew tired of hearing you talk about all the terrible movies you enjoy watching.
It coulda been free. It would have been beautiful.
We had the opportunity to do something wonderful together, but we missed out on it.
Well I can't help it if you never got to California. But you kept fogging up the windows, I shoulda warned ya. Not to kiss that boy in Abilene.
It's not my fault that we never made it to California, but I should have cautioned you against getting too close to that guy in Abilene, as it led to some trouble.
We haven't had a thing to eat in nearly almost half a week And I've been sleeping on my feet, Trying to bum a dollar on an empty street.
We've been struggling to survive for almost four days without food, and I'm so exhausted that I can barely stay awake while begging for money.
Well I'll be sure to say "Hello" to Squeaky From and Jackie O. Listening to ELO, the Eagles and the best of Barry Manilow. It coulda been me. It could've been beautiful.
I'll be sure to greet some friends of mine and enjoy some good music. Once again, I lament the lost opportunity of something incredible that never came to pass.
Well I can't help it if you never got to California. But you kept fogging up the window, I shoulda warned ya. Not to kiss that boy in Abilene.
Once more, I remind you that our failure to reach California was not my fault. However, I should have cautioned you against kissing that boy in Abilene.
Contributed by Peyton G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Dave_real5
Ok I have two things...
One love the song!
Two how do you say I love you in your language
@amychandler2126
I love you
@thuylinh1345
It's "tôi yêu bạn"
This's Vietnamese btw
@Charlie-io2xv
Te amo
@kiiro.3207
Mahal kita
@ToyFronnieTheYoutube
The same way everybody says it in the US and UK (if it’s the same)
@gamesonly4149
I am leaving this comment here so when anybody replies or likes it I will be reminded of this song ❤️❤️❤️
@Endergirl-xz7qi
You have been reminded 2 years later
@user-bg2py5eo8g
You have been reminded 🎉🎉🎉
@user-xb8qt4kj6s
You have been reminded❤❤❤❤