Another Mile
Endless Roads of Reflection: Billy Bray Band's 'Another Mile' Journey
Lyrics
Drivin’ down the highway
Expresses the act of driving on the highway as a routine or regular activity.
Same as I always do
Highlights the consistency of the speaker's driving behavior.
Drivin’ down the highway
Reiterates the ongoing nature of the driving experience.
I’ve grown so accustomed to
Conveys the speaker's familiarity and comfort with the routine.
Sunlight in my eyes
Suggests the presence of sunlight, potentially symbolizing clarity or awareness.
Closed off-ramp signs
Describes encountering closed off-ramp signs, possibly signifying missed opportunities or restrictions.
Heading down south, King George real loud
Refers to driving south with loud music (King George), without a clear reason or purpose.
Without really knowing why
Reflects the speaker's lack of understanding or clarity regarding the journey.
Up ahead there’s a semi
Mentions a semi-truck ahead, introducing a tangible element on the road.
On the back it says Traxx
Identifies the truck as "Traxx," potentially a distraction or source of fascination.
It takes my mind away
Indicates that the truck takes the speaker's mind away from the present moment.
While the tires count the cracks
Describes the act of counting cracks on the road, emphasizing a monotonous aspect of the journey.
And I never reach the end
Expresses a sense of never reaching the destination, both physically and metaphorically.
Never where I wanna be
Conveys a perpetual feeling of being away from the desired place or state.
Always another mile ahead of me
Summarizes the constant experience of having another mile to go before reaching a goal.
Drivin’ down the highway
Repeats the theme of driving down the highway, reinforcing the routine.
Crossin’ state and county lines
Emphasizes crossing various geographical boundaries during the drive.
Drivin’ down the highway
Restates the monotonous nature of the highway journey.
What a way to waste my time
Characterizes the drive as a way of wasting time, suggesting a lack of fulfillment.
Potholes and ditches
Compares potholes and ditches to challenges or obstacles in life.
Seem a metaphor for life
Suggests a desire for a new, smooth path in life.
I need a brand-new stretch of highway
Expresses the need for a fresh and well-constructed life path.
Paved to the nines
Describes an idealized, perfectly paved highway symbolizing an improved life situation.
Up ahead there’s a semi
Reintroduces the presence of a semi-truck, possibly representing ongoing distractions or influences.
On the back it says Traxx
Reiterates the truck's identification as "Traxx," maintaining its significance.
It takes my mind away
Repeats the idea of the truck taking the speaker's mind away from the current reality.
While the tires count the cracks
Emphasizes the continuous counting of cracks, highlighting the repetitive nature of the journey.
And I never reach the end
Restates the notion of never reaching a definitive endpoint.
Never where I wanna be
Reiterates the perpetual sense of being away from the desired destination.
Always another mile ahead of me
Echoes the theme of always having another mile ahead, emphasizing the never-ending nature of the journey.
Up ahead there’s a semi
Reintroduces the semi-truck, maintaining its role in the narrative.
On the back it says Traxx
Confirms the identification of the truck as "Traxx," underscoring its importance.
It takes my mind away
Reaffirms the impact of the truck on the speaker's mental state.
While the tires count the cracks
Reiterates the act of counting cracks, emphasizing the tedious nature of the journey.
And I never reach the end
Restates the idea of never reaching a conclusive destination.
Never where I wanna be
Reaffirms the perpetual sense of being away from the desired goal.
Always another mile ahead of me
Echoes the constant presence of another mile to traverse, reinforcing the ongoing journey.
Always another mile ahead of me
Concludes with the recurring theme of always having another mile ahead, leaving the journey unresolved.
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