Don't Follow Me
Wings of Heartache: A Journey of Love Left Behind
Lyrics
When I step on board that big jet plane
Expressing the beginning of a journey on a large airplane.
I'll be leaving our love behind
Acknowledging that the speaker is leaving their love behind.
I hope its wings will carry me somewhere
Expressing hope that the airplane's wings will take the speaker to a place where they can heal their heart.
I can mend this heart of mine
Desiring a location where the speaker can mend their emotional wounds.
CHORUS
Beginning of the chorus, emphasizing the plea for not following.
So don't follow me, don't follow me
Repeated emphasis on not wanting to be followed, indicating a personal journey.
I'm bound to a place I can't recall
Expressing being bound to an unknown place, possibly highlighting a lack of control over the destination.
I feel the big jet slice through midnight skies
Feeling the airplane cutting through the night sky, symbolizing a journey into the unknown.
I'll search for the answers alone
Expressing the intent to search for answers independently during the journey.
And wait for the time to go home
Waiting for the right time to return home, suggesting a temporary departure.
Hear the wind outside, blowin' loud & strong
Noticing the strong wind outside, possibly reflecting the challenges of the journey.
Hear the mighty engines moan
Hearing the powerful engines, emphasizing the magnitude of the departure.
I'll be far from here when the sun comes up
Being far from the current location when the sun rises, indicating a significant distance covered.
And a love that has grown ???
Unclear line, possibly expressing a sense of separation or ambiguity in the relationship.
CHORUS
Reiteration of the chorus, underscoring the speaker's plea not to be followed.
I feel the wheels touch down as I awake from a dream I left with you
Feeling the wheels of the plane touching down, marking the end of the journey.
I hope a better day will find us soon
Expressing hope for a better future day, suggesting optimism despite the separation.
The love that we thought to be true
Reflecting on a love that was believed to be true, hinting at a reevaluation of the relationship.
CHORUS
Final repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the speaker's plea not to be followed.
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