Will I Go
Journey of Reflection: Colby Dean's Melodic Quest
Lyrics
There's somethin' 'bout the river
Expresses a fascination or connection with the river.
The way the water rises when it rains
Highlights the impact of rain on the water level, possibly symbolizing change.
There's somethin' 'bout the moonlight
Evokes a sense of admiration for moonlight and its effect on emotions.
The way it wakes the shiver in my veins
Suggests that moonlight triggers a physical response, like a shiver, suggesting emotional depth.
There's somethin' 'bout this city
Conveys a special quality about the city, possibly related to its music.
Somethin' bout the music that it makes
Emphasizes the impact of the city's music on the speaker.
Don't look for me by mornin'
Implies a reluctance to be found in the morning, hinting at a desire for solitude.
Sometimes I think that I might miss this place
Suggests conflicting feelings about leaving the city, acknowledging the potential for missing it.
Where
Presents a question about the destination or future.
Will I go, will I go, will I go
Repeats the question, emphasizing uncertainty or contemplation about where to go.
Where
-Will I go, will I go, will I go
-Will I go, will I go, will I go
-There's somethin' 'bout a sunset
Highlights the speaker's connection to sunsets and the emotional pull they have.
The way it calls my heart to the West
Expresses a desire to lie in a home, possibly referring to a final resting place.
And I will lie in my home
Reiterates the question about the destination, emphasizing the uncertainty of the speaker's future.
On the day they set my bones to rest
-Where
-Will I go, will I go, will I go
-Where
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-Land, by air, by sea
Enumerates possible modes of travel—land, air, sea—introducing the theme of journeying.
I saw the pavement turn to dirt on my shoes
Describes a transition from paved to dirt roads, suggesting a shift from urban to rural settings.
Not here don’t mind me
Expresses a desire for privacy or not wanting attention in the current location.
Just passin' through
Suggests a transient nature, merely passing through without intending to stay.
Will I go, will I go, will I go
Repeats the question, indicating ongoing contemplation or internal struggle regarding the destination.
Will I go, will I go, will I go
-Where
-Will I go, will I go, will I go
Reiterates the central theme of uncertainty and the open-ended question about the speaker's future destination.
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