Pass It Along
Pass It Along: A Song of Enduring Voices and Unbroken Spirit
Lyrics
Somewhere in the back bar by the side of a motorway
Somewhere in a dimly lit bar alongside a busy highway
Someone takes a breath and takes the stage, then starts to play
An individual takes a deep breath, steps onto the stage, and begins to perform
In the back of a thousand bars and by the side of a thousand roads
In numerous bars and by countless roads, worn wood, rusty bronze, and honest labor create a vivid scene
Worn wood, rusted bronze and honest toil explode
The atmosphere is filled with the essence of hard work, worn materials, and authenticity
They cast long shadows in the evening sun
The performers create noticeable influences or impacts as the sun sets
But when the morning comes they've moved along
However, by morning, they have moved on, leaving behind their transient presence
Hey hey Mr Dylan I have written you a song
A reference to Bob Dylan, expressing admiration and presenting a song dedicated to him
About the river of new singers that still rolls along
Mentioning a river of emerging singers who continue to contribute to the musical landscape
So here's to Reagan, here's to Marwood, here's to Tim and Jonah too
Toasts to individuals named Reagan, Marwood, Tim, and Jonah who courageously take the stage to sing the truth
Here's to the ones who have to take the stage and sing the truth
A tribute to those who embrace the responsibility of singing with authenticity and honesty
They cast long shadows in the evening sun
The impact of these individuals is emphasized, casting shadows as the sun sets
But when the morning comes they've moved along
Despite their influence, they keep moving forward, symbolizing the transient nature of their presence
Sing till you sweat for the spirit of the age
Encouragement to sing passionately for the spirit of the current era
Sing life to lines that are dead on the page
Sing with intensity to revive life in words that seem lifeless on paper
Sing for your sorrow, your wisdom, your rage, sing out
Sing for your pain, your knowledge, your anger—express yourself
Sing for the records you played till they broke
Sing for the records that were played until they were worn out
For the parts where you insisted that nobody spoke
Reference to moments where silence was insisted upon, and the need to sing despite it
Sing for the words that you know but they still make you choke
Sing for words that are familiar but still evoke strong emotions
Sing out
A call to vocalize and express oneself
Cast a long shadow in the evening sun
The lasting impact and influence of the performers are highlighted as the sun sets
And when the morning comes pass it along
As the morning arrives, the message is to pass on the experience or knowledge gained
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