Lyric discussion by adoyle3 

Cover art for Trials & Troubles lyrics by Old Crow Medicine Show

Yes I love this song to. I like it especially because I dont know what the fuck it means COUNTRY HYMNAL

I finally know what this is about. The words you are seeing are post-8 minutes of concentrated thought.

Dudes girl was walking on the traintracks and her foot got stuck in the hole. She could be a slave because it says "Begged My brown skin please dont leave me alone" Begged me slave? don't go.

If he was in love with a slave that makes the song very politcal and Civil War themes can come again.

But I don't think so. Pacific was post 1865 post abolition.

Whatever I say, one things for sure Old Crow hates railroads.Do they hate being on the road all the time?

I looked up what railroads mean.

Basivally they are a powerful force you can't control. Perfect for this song. His girl is gone because of some powerful force he couldnt control. Ride that line, the train: Is this a song about coke killing her

Ha prolly not