Yukon
Journey to Yukon: A Ballad of Redemption and Wilderness
Lyrics
The artist throws away his brushes
The artist abandons conventional tools for creation, symbolized by throwing away brushes.
'Rina never dances not for me
'Rina, likely a person, refuses to dance, especially not for the speaker.
You'll find me out amongst the thrushes
The speaker can be found outdoors, possibly in nature, specifically among thrushes (birds).
On a lonely hill called Calvary
The speaker is on a desolate hill named Calvary, suggesting a place of spiritual significance or struggle.
I sit along the open highway
The speaker sits by an open highway, reflecting a sense of freedom or journey.
A story lately left untold
A story remains untold, hinting at unshared experiences or emotions.
I writ a song of broken skyways
The speaker writes a song about broken skyways, potentially conveying hardships and challenges.
And lonely men from days of old
The song references lonely men from days past, suggesting a connection to solitude and reflection.
The train cuts through the warm bronze wheat field
A train cuts through a wheat field, indicating movement and transition.
And so come springtime I'll be gone
The speaker plans to depart in spring, reinforcing the theme of departure and change.
Riding on a rolling boxcar
The speaker envisions riding a boxcar, emphasizing a nomadic and adventurous lifestyle.
On my way to the great Yukon
The destination is the great Yukon, suggesting a quest or pursuit of something significant.
Where I'll go running through the redwood
The speaker anticipates running through redwood forests, symbolizing a connection to nature.
Sleep on a bushy flower bed
The speaker plans to sleep on a flower bed, highlighting a connection to the simplicity of nature.
Sail way on up the Yukon River
The journey includes sailing on the Yukon River, emphasizing the fluidity and continuity of life.
Till I get where my life has led
The speaker acknowledges following the path where life has led, indicating acceptance or resignation.
The sun is setting on tomorrow
The sun setting on tomorrow suggests the passage of time and the inevitability of change.
But it'll rise again I've heard
Despite the setting sun, there's hope for a new day, reflecting optimism and resilience.
I'll finally get to see Corrina
The speaker looks forward to seeing Corrina, indicating a reunion or meeting with someone important.
And I'll hang on her every word
The speaker expresses a deep interest in Corrina's words, possibly suggesting a longing for connection.
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