Blue Hills
Journey Through Blue Hills: A Tale of Roots and Romance
Lyrics
Out on the road, that's where I belong
Expresses a sense of belonging and comfort while traveling on the road.
Highway Ten's getting long
Refers to the extended nature of the journey along Highway Ten, implying a feeling of distance.
Dirt road junkies in their trucker caps
Describes people fond of dirt roads wearing trucker caps, possibly suggesting a carefree or rugged lifestyle.
You don't get stopped by the cops when you look like that
Suggests that the appearance of these individuals helps them avoid attention from law enforcement.
Where you get born ain't always where you're coming from
Highlights the idea that one's birthplace doesn't always determine their future and aspirations.
Matters more what you intend to become
Emphasizes the significance of intentions and aspirations over origins.
I'll hold your hand darling, either way
Expresses willingness to support and accompany someone regardless of their chosen path.
Don't gotta talk to no preachers, we got plenty to say
Suggests a preference for personal dialogue or conversation over religious sermons.
In the hills I grew up knowing you
Recollection of childhood memories in the hills where familiarity and connections were formed.
I remember what you wore last June
Recalling specific details about someone from the past, indicating a strong memory.
I remember, it's the only thing I know to be true
Expresses a belief in the reliability of the memory as a truth.
Tugging on heartstrings, plastic rings
Refers to nostalgic emotions, possibly associated with sentimental objects or experiences.
I'd give anything to hear you sing
Expresses a deep desire to hear someone sing or engage in an activity that brings joy.
Or see you play in your high school band
Recalls watching the person perform in a high school band, depicting a fond memory.
I don't remember the name but you played Steely Dan
Although forgetting the band's name, the memory of the person playing a Steely Dan song remains.
In the hills I grew up knowing you
Reiterates the familiarity and connection to a place (hills) where memories of the person are rooted.
I remember what you wore last June
Recalling specific details, like attire, from the past, reinforcing the strength of the memory.
In the hills I grew up loving you
Expresses affection and emotional attachment cultivated in the hills where memories were formed.
I remember, it's the only thing I know to be true
Reiterates the certainty of the memory being the only truth known.
Only thing I know to be true
Emphasizes the singular nature of the truth embedded in the memories.
Only thing I know to be true
Repetition reinforces the idea that the memory is the sole truth known.
Yeah the sky filled up with stars that night like people fill up bars
Compares the night sky filled with stars to the bustling atmosphere of crowded bars, highlighting the abundance of both.
And the streets were bathed in neon lights from windows and yards
Depicts a scene illuminated by neon lights, indicating a lively urban environment.
And I, just want to know where you are
Expresses a desire to locate or find someone in this vibrant environment.
Just want to know where you are
Reiterates the longing to know the whereabouts of someone in the described setting.
Yeah the sky filled up with stars that night like people fill up bars
Similar to line 26, reiterating the comparison between a star-filled sky and crowded bars.
And the streets were bathed in neon lights from windows and yards
Repeats the imagery of vibrant, neon-lit streets, emphasizing the bustling atmosphere.
And I, just want to know where you are
Reiterates the longing to find or know the location of the person in the described environment.
Just want to know where you are
Reaffirms the desire to locate or find the person.
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