The Right Place
Discovering Home: The Right Place by Eddi Reader
Lyrics
The lights are on our side, driving out of town tonight
The lights symbolize a positive aspect, driving out of town signifies leaving behind the past.
This night the colour of blue glass
The night has a calm and soothing quality, compared to the color of blue glass, which suggests tranquility.
The warm wind is in our hair, summertime is everywhere
The warm wind and summertime being everywhere convey a sense of joy and abundance.
It's funny how today just flew past
Time has passed quickly today, emphasizing the fleeting nature of time.
I've been in the wrong place, I've been in the wrong place
Admitting to being in the wrong place in the past, possibly referring to previous life experiences.
Long enough to know I'm in the right place now
Expressing realization that the current moment is the right place, signifying personal growth or contentment.
Five or ten lifetimes ago, there lived a girl that you don't know
Reflecting on a distant past, mentioning an unknown girl and the speaker's previous identity.
She walked about and answered to my name
The girl answered to the speaker's name, suggesting a connection between past and present selves.
But let's not talk of strangers now, of where and when or why and how
Discouraging discussion about strangers and focusing on the present moment.
I've turned around and I'm looking at a new day
Turning around and facing a new day, embracing change and the future.
I've been in the wrong place, I've been in the wrong place
Acknowledging past mistakes or misjudgments.
Long enough to know I'm in the right place now
Realizing that the current situation is the right place, indicating a positive shift in perspective.
I've been waiting so long, I've been waiting so long
Expressing patience and endurance during a period of waiting.
I've been waiting so long
Repetition of waiting, emphasizing the prolonged nature of the anticipation.
Now I don't mind if the sun goes down
Indicating a sense of contentment and acceptance, regardless of external circumstances.
The night can't hurt me now
Suggesting resilience, as the night cannot hurt the speaker now.
The summer's young and the road is clear
Highlighting the youthfulness of summer and the clarity of the path ahead.
I thank whatever brought me here
Expressing gratitude for whatever forces led the speaker to the current positive state.
I've been in the wrong place, I've been in the wrong place
Reiteration of being in the wrong place before, emphasizing the contrast with the present.
Long enough to know I'm in the right place now
Confirming the understanding that the current moment is the right place.
I'm in the right place now
Reaffirming being in the right place, reinforcing the positive outlook.
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