The Great Wide Open
Journey into the Soul: The Great Wide Open's Evocative Meaning
Lyrics
Spitting from the bridges, like a bird perched on a branch
Expression of disdain or rejection, comparing to a bird spitting from a high place.
I'm wilting like a tree that will never let me breathe
Feeling of withering or suffocation, likened to a tree that restricts breathing.
Soul soldier with your gun held high, where does the crow fly
Reference to a person as a dedicated soldier of the soul, questioning the direction of their actions.
Soul soldier with your gun held high, will you follow it home
Continuation of questioning the soul soldier's path and whether they will find their way home.
For the road that we walk has more miles left to talk
Acknowledgment that the journey ahead still has many untold stories and miles to cover.
Stories on and on we go, into the great wide open
Emphasis on the ongoing journey into the vast and unknown, described as the great wide open.
No it never came back to break me, the way it broke it down
Reflecting on resilience, stating that a past experience did not bring one down.
Spitting from the bridges, while the trees give a sigh to the ground
Repetition of spitting imagery, coupled with trees sighing, possibly symbolizing a heavy burden.
Soul sailor with your flag held high, where does the crow fly
Introduction of a soul sailor, questioning their direction and destination.
Soul sailor with your flag held high, will you follow it home
Continuation of questioning the soul sailor's path and whether they will find their way home.
For the road that we walk has more miles left to talk
Reiteration that the journey ahead still has many untold stories and miles to cover.
Stories on and on we go, into the great wide open
Reiteration of the ongoing journey into the great wide open, emphasizing the unknown.
For the road that we walk has more miles left to talk
Reiteration that the journey ahead still has many untold stories and miles to cover.
Stories on and on we go, into the great wide open, into the great wide open
Reiteration of the ongoing journey into the great wide open, emphasizing the unknown.
The rush of the flood, sends the blood, to my head
Description of a rush of emotions, possibly intense, with blood flowing to the head.
The rush of the flood, sends the blood, to my head
Repetition of the intense rush of emotions and blood to the head.
Soul soldier with your gun held high, where does the crow fly
Reference to a person as a dedicated soldier of the soul, questioning the direction of their actions.
Soul soldier with your gun held high, will you follow it home
Continuation of questioning the soul soldier's path and whether they will find their way home.
The rush of the flood, sends the blood, to my head,
Repetition of the intense rush of emotions and blood to the head.
The rush of the flood, sends the blood, to my head.
Continuation of the repeated description of the intense rush of emotions and blood to the head.
Climb out, climb out (woah), climb out, climb out (Woah)
An urging to climb out, with a repeated rhythmic expression, possibly indicating a struggle.
Climb out, climb out (woah), over me
Continuation of the urging to climb out, emphasizing overcoming challenges.
Climb out, climb out (woah), climb out, climb out (Woah)
Repetition of the urging to climb out, with a rhythmic and emphatic tone.
Climb out, climb out (woah), over me
Continuation of the urging to climb out, suggesting a need to rise above difficulties.
Into the great wide open
Final emphasis on the journey into the great wide open, possibly signifying exploration and uncertainty.
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