Discover the story of the song > Life to Go – Stonewall Jackson

The protagonist is telling a friend about how he ended up in jail and how he has been there for 18 years. He went out one night with a friend who treated him well, but they got into an argument and the friend ended up dead. He also reflects on his wife and daughter who he hasn't seen in years because of his actions. Despite all this, he knows he still has a long life ahead of him in prison.