Big Sky
Embracing Freedom Amidst Urban Constraints
Lyrics
highway widens
Symbolizes the expansion or journey on a highway.
lanes multiply
Reflects the increasing complexity or challenges on the journey.
the forest falters
Suggests a natural environment facing challenges or decline.
to the telephone line
Highlights the connection between nature and technology (telephone line).
and the signal returns
Implies a return of communication or connection.
to the radio dial
References tuning into the radio, possibly seeking solace.
and time wears on me
Expresses the impact of time, possibly weariness from the journey.
like pavement on the tires
Compares the passage of time to the wear on tires.
and the city spills out
Describes the urban sprawl affecting the natural surroundings.
staining our sky
Portrays the city's influence negatively affecting the sky.
where silence turns to sirens
Contrasts silence with the intrusion of sirens and neon lights.
and neon lights
Highlights the urban, artificial environment with neon lights.
I want to move
Desires freedom and openness, wishing for a connection with nature.
without cutting through
-let the mountains rise
-and the water run blue
-let the walls come down
-and the dogs run loose
-let that big sky open wide
-and cradle you
-my mind's a mess
Expresses internal turmoil and a search for belonging or purpose.
like the side of the street
-where yesterday’s liter is
-burning up in the afternoon heat
-and the blue beckons just beyond
-flirting with my feet
-to keep on keeping on
-just one more night
-one more song
-just one more chance
-to forget where I belong
-where do I belong
-I want to move
Reiterates the desire for movement and a connection with nature.
without cutting through
-let the mountains rise
-and the water run blue
-let the walls come down
-and the dogs run loose
-let that big sky open wide
-and cradle you
-I want to move
Continues the repetition of the longing for freedom and openness.
without cutting through
-let the mountains rise
-and the water run blue
-let the walls come down
-and the dogs run loose
-let that big sky open wide
-and cradle you
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