Greyhound
Chasing Freedom: A Greyhound's Journey of Escape
Lyrics
The girl at the bar she thinks I'm handsome
The speaker is at a bar, and a girl there finds him attractive.
and I can't tell if she's lonely or maybe she thinks I'm the one
Uncertainty about whether the girl is lonely or sees the speaker as significant.
it doesn't really matter I'll be gone in the morning
The speaker acknowledges a temporary connection, knowing he'll leave in the morning.
but I wouldn't mind laying here with her in my arms
Expresses a desire to stay with the girl despite the transient nature of the encounter.
Cause I've been feeling like a greyhound you load me up then you ship me out and I've been running from salvation
Feeling akin to a greyhound, used and sent away; running from salvation without slowing down.
and I never go fast but I can't seem to slow down
Despite not moving fast, the speaker struggles to slow down in life.
She slides on over asks how I'm doing
The girl approaches the speaker, inquires about his well-being.
I tell her I'm tired right now it feels like a lie and I can't help thinking about all that I'm losing
The speaker admits fatigue, hinting at inner conflict and losses.
lately it feels like it's a lot more than my time
The speaker reflects on the increasing sense of loss, extending beyond time.
Cause I've been feeling like a greyhound you load me up then you ship me out and I've been running from salvation and I never go fast but I can't seem to slow down
Reiteration of feeling like a greyhound, emphasizing the struggle against an unrelenting pace.
Maybe I'm just like my grandfather
Comparison to the speaker's grandfather, highlighting a similar struggle to build a lasting home.
he built houses he couldn't build a home she says I'm just over thinking
Reference to the speaker's grandfather being unable to build a home, countered by someone suggesting overthinking.
but I'm tired of waiting in the driveway trying to turn off a storm
The speaker expresses impatience and frustration, waiting in vain to overcome a challenging situation.
Cause I've been feeling like a greyhound you load me up then you ship me out and I've been running from salvation and I never go fast but I can't seem to slow down
Reiteration of the greyhound metaphor, emphasizing the ongoing struggle against a relentless pace.
Yeah I never go fast but I can't seem to slow down
Despite not moving fast, the speaker finds it challenging to slow down in life.
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