Midnight Run
Midnight Run: Chasing Shadows of a Forgotten Past
Lyrics
What makes a man think that he
Reflecting on what motivates a man to believe he can move on from the past.
Can forget about what used to be
Questioning the ability to forget about previous experiences and relationships.
Be happy with the way life is
Expressing a desire to find contentment with the current state of life.
Not think about what once was his
Highlighting the challenge of not dwelling on what once belonged to the individual.
Whiskey drunk and under the gun
Describing a state of inebriation with whiskey and feeling pressure or danger.
I'm taking me a midnight run
Deciding to embark on a journey or escape during the midnight hours.
I'm taking me a midnight run
Reiterating the decision to go on a midnight run and possibly creating a series of escapes.
I'm making another one
Committing to making additional midnight runs, suggesting a recurring need to escape.
A thousand miles or more I'll drive
Expressing a willingness to drive a considerable distance, symbolizing a significant journey.
To where I lived when I thought I was alive
Referring to a place from the past where the person felt truly alive.
They'll never know I was ever around
Anticipating anonymity, indicating a desire to go unnoticed and leave no trace.
Just my shadow on the ground
Emphasizing a sense of isolation with only the person's shadow remaining.
I turn east to face the sun
Choosing to face the challenges ahead with determination, turning toward the rising sun.
After making me a midnight run
Reflecting on the experience of making a midnight run and its impact on the individual.
I tell you all cause you need to know
Sharing the decision with others because they need to be aware.
They don't call for me to go
Indicating that the departure is not a voluntary one; there is no call or invitation to leave.
I hear that voice coming cross the miles
Hearing a compelling voice from a distance, possibly a reason or obligation to leave.
I got no choice but to be gone a while
Expressing a lack of choice but to be absent for a while due to external circumstances.
I say get in you better lock and load
Advising others to prepare and be cautious as the journey is about to begin.
Don't let the wind block the road
Cautioning against obstacles that may hinder the journey, emphasizing the need for readiness.
I'll be gone but when it's done
Acknowledging the temporary absence, indicating a return after completing the task.
I'm all alone on my midnight run
Conveying a sense of solitude during the midnight run.
I'm taking me a midnight run
Reiterating the decision to go on a midnight run, emphasizing its repetitive nature.
I'm making another one
Committing to making more journeys, suggesting a cycle of escape and return.
A thousand miles or more I'll drive
Expressing a willingness to cover significant distances during the midnight run.
To where I lived when I thought I was alive
Recalling a place from the past where the person felt alive, emphasizing nostalgia.
They'll never know I was ever around
Reiterating the desire to remain unnoticed, leaving only a shadow behind.
Just my shadow on the ground
Turning towards the sun, symbolizing facing challenges and moving forward after the run.
I turn east to face the sun
Reflecting on the experience of making a midnight run and its impact on the individual.
After making me a midnight run
Completing the journey and facing a new day after the midnight run.
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