Toadvine
Riding Through Redemption: Ben Nichols' Toadvine Chronicles
Lyrics
I rode myself into the ground
The speaker exhausted themselves.
But hell, it's almost over now
They feel they're nearing the end.
I don't see nothing but the light
Seeing only positivity or hope.
Darkness filled my days
Past struggles were filled with darkness.
The rising sun has shown the way
New opportunities or guidance from the rising sun.
And I don't see nothing but the light
Continuing to focus on positivity or hope.
A preacher's lesson, simply armageddon
A preacher's teaching about the end of the world.
The devil, he knows how to write
Suggesting the devil's influence in negative events.
Killer of men, no way to save them
Death or destruction without a chance of salvation.
Hey now we all have to die
A reminder of mortality - everyone faces death.
You wouldn't think that out here
Surprise at the possibility of escape in a harsh environment.
A man could simply run clear
Escaping from a difficult situation.
Out of country, but oh my, oh my
Despite being away, still affected by something.
Oh my, oh my, nothing but the light
Continued focus on hope or positivity.
They took my ears in Omaha
Being physically harmed in Omaha.
I thought me dead but I weren't at all
Thought to be dead, but survived.
And I left them bleeding in the mud
Leaving someone injured and suffering.
They ran in me for horse thievery
Accused of a serious crime.
Between my eyes for all to see
Punished visibly for the crime.
And I left them bleeding in the mud
Leaving behind the consequences.
When this wall was made
The purpose of a barrier wasn't universal salvation.
It was never meant to save everyone in kind
Belief that God didn't have everyone in mind.
I don't believe God much had me, had me much in mind
Feeling distant or abandoned by God.
You wouldn't think that out here
Reiteration of the possibility of escape.
A man could simply run clear
Escaping from a harsh environment.
Out of country, but oh my, oh my
Despite being away, still affected by something.
Oh my, oh my, there's nothing but the light
Continued focus on hope or positivity.
So tell the barkeep, "What is there to drink?"
Asking about drink options.
Just a minimal risk of blindness or death
Drinks have serious risks but little pleasure.
It all taste of ashes, seems that's always what we get
Life's outcomes often feel disappointing.
It's all they have to give
Life's offerings seem bleak.
You wouldn't think that out here
Surprise at the possibility of escape in a harsh environment.
A man could simply run clear
Escaping from a difficult situation.
Out of country, but oh my, oh my
Despite being away, still affected by something.
Oh my, oh my,
Continued focus on hope or positivity.
Nothing but the light
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