Arkansas Stars
Chasing Arkansas Stars: A Journey of Memories and Separation
Lyrics
Where are you going
Questioning the destination or purpose of the journey.
All your luggage tied to the top of your car
Noticing luggage on the car roof, suggesting a departure or relocation.
Leaving this town
Expressing the act of leaving the current town.
May give a better place for life to start
Suggesting that leaving may lead to a better life elsewhere.
Hold onto the memories
Encouraging holding onto memories despite the departure.
There's always time to visit family
Highlighting the importance of making time for family visits.
Remember the nights
Recalling past nights spent together.
Walking through the woods with just our lights
Revisiting memories of walking in the woods with lights.
And oh my eyes shut
Describing the act of closing one's eyes.
I wanna see my sisters growing up
Expressing a desire to witness the growth of siblings.
The city park and lower dam don't seem so far
Mentioning specific locations that don't seem distant in memory.
When I'm staring up at Arkansas stars
Feeling a connection to the stars while in Arkansas.
Where has the time gone
Reflecting on the passage of time and changes in friends' lives.
My friends have wives and kids, their own stuff going on
Noting the responsibilities and commitments of friends.
Separation
Acknowledging the emotional impact of separation.
Has left us torn between the world and the fun
Describing the conflict between worldly obligations and enjoying life.
And oh my teeth grind
Expressing discomfort at the idea of losing important people.
At the thought of losing people that I find
Feeling concerned about losing valued relationships.
The city park and lower dam don't seem so far
Referencing familiar locations that don't feel distant.
When I'm staring up at Arkansas stars
Connecting the comforting feeling of staring at Arkansas stars.
I fall asleep hoping
Expressing a wish or aspiration before falling asleep.
I wake up in other states
Dreaming of waking up in different states.
Time will come to visit old friends
Acknowledging that time will come to revisit old friends.
When I can stay
Anticipating a future when the visit can be extended or permanent.
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