Lot of Leavin' Left to Do
Wanderlust Echoes: Dierks Bentley's Unsettled Journey
Lyrics
These old boots still got a lot of ground
These old boots symbolize experience and a history of travel.
They ain't covered yet
The boots have not yet reached their limit or covered all possible ground.
There's at least another million miles
There are many more miles to be traveled, suggesting a desire for adventure.
Under these old bus treads
Refers to the extensive journey using a bus, indicating a nomadic lifestyle.
So if you think I'm gonnna settle down, huh
Expresses a reluctance to settle down and commit to a stable life.
I've got news for you
The speaker challenges the assumption of settling down, presenting a contrary perspective.
I still got a lot of leavin' left to do
Reiterates the commitment to continue leaving or traveling.
And as long as there's a song
Refers to the enduring nature of music as a companion throughout life.
Left in this old guitar
Highlights the role of a guitar as a tool for expressing the speaker's life.
This life I'm bound to lead
The life the speaker is leading is challenging and not easy.
Ain't for the faint of heart
Suggests that the speaker's lifestyle requires resilience and strength of character.
So you won't fall for me
Warns others not to fall in love with the speaker due to the challenges involved.
If you know what's good for you
Advises against pursuing a relationship if one values their well-being.
'Cause I still got a lot of leavin' left to do
Reiterates the speaker's intention to keep moving and not settle down.
Guess the Lord made me hard to handle
Suggests that the speaker is a challenging and complex individual.
So lovin' me might be a long shot gamble
Loving the speaker is compared to a risky gamble, emphasizing the difficulty.
So before you go and turn me on
Cautioning potential partners to consider the consequences before engaging.
Be sure that you can turn me loose
Emphasizes the need to be prepared to let go if one decides to get involved.
'Cause I still got a lot of leavin' left to do
Reiterates the speaker's commitment to leaving and not settling down.
Girl, you look like you might be an angel
Compliments the person's appearance, suggesting an angelic quality.
So I won't lie
The speaker admits to the potential for passionate and intense love.
I could love you like the devil
Expresses a willingness to love deeply and passionately.
If you wanted me to tonight
The speaker is open to immediate romantic involvement if desired.
And we could talk about forever for a day or two
Discusses the possibility of a long-term commitment but with a temporary perspective.
But I still got a lot of leavin' left to do
Reiterates the speaker's dedication to leaving despite potential romantic connections.
Guess the Lord made me hard to handle
Restates the idea that the speaker is a complex and challenging individual.
So lovin' me might be a long shot gamble
Reiterates the risky nature of loving the speaker.
So before you go and turn me on
Emphasizes the importance of considering the consequences before engaging romantically.
Be sure that you can turn me loose
Highlights the necessity of being prepared to let go if one decides to pursue a relationship.
'Cause I still got a lot of leavin' left to do
Reiterates the speaker's commitment to leaving and not settling down.
Yeah, I still got a leavin' left to do
Concludes by reiterating the speaker's ongoing commitment to leaving.
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