Merle Haggard：Meaning of Hobo's Meditation Songmeaning

The song Hobo's Meditation by Merle Haggard is about the life and concerns of a hobo (a homeless person who travels by freight train), particularly the uncertainty of what lies ahead after death. The narrator wonders if there is a place in heaven for hobos, and if they will still be able to ride freight trains and find places to hide. The song asks if hobos will be able to live alongside the rich and continue to have money to spare in the afterlife. Overall, the lyrics portray the struggles and concerns of a marginalized and often forgotten group of people.