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El Camino
The Rudiments Lyrics
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Kings highway will take you all the way down.
By divine rights padre from the north to the south,
By divine rights padre from the north to the south.
El camino, el camino.
El camino, el camino.
El camino, el camino.
Kings highway will take you all the way down,
Kings highway will take you all the way down.
By divine rights padre from the north to the south,
By divine rights padre from the north to the south.
El camino, el camino.
El camino, el camino.
El camino, el camino.
El camino, el camino.
Huh!
El camino!
El camino!
The lyrics in The Rudiments's song El Camino shine a light on the Kings Highway, a road that spans from the north to the south, connecting different towns and cities in California. The Kings Highway is a symbol of a journey, and the song suggests that it's a journey worth taking since it can take you all the way down. "By divine rights padre" is likely referencing Junipero Serra, the founder of the California Missions, who traveled along the Kings Highway during the 1700s.
The song's repetition of "El Camino" adds a sense of rhythm and momentum to the lyrics, as if urging the listener to join in on the journey. The feel of the song is like a cool summer road trip, where the destination is not as important as the journey itself. The powerful "huh" at the end of the lyrics gives off a feeling of excitement and a desire to embark on the journey right away.
Line by Line Meaning
Kings highway will take you all the way down,
This route will lead you to your destination without much trouble.
By divine rights padre from the north to the south,
A spiritual guide will accompany you on your journey from start to end.
El camino, el camino.
The path you choose is crucial, and you should stick to it.
Huh!
An exclamation of sudden realization or enlightenment.
El camino!
The path you choose is significant and could shape the course of your life.
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