What is the meaning of this song from "Summer Side of Life"?
It appears to be about a young hitchhiker.
What is the significance of the sign saying MOTHER?
What does Lightfoot mean by "the world fell on his shoulder"?
Is the lady in verse 3 the driver in verse 1?
Why did he trade off his Martin?
What do the words "For his feet are almost frozen and the sun is sinking low" tell us about his condition?
Why does Lightfoot then address the listener with the words "Please pull off on the shoulder if you're going Milwaukee way"?
What is the significance of the temperature allusions at the end of all verses but the second?
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