Into the West
Journey Beyond Regrets: Into the West by Gabriel the Bull
Lyrics
Not so long ago
Reflecting on a not-so-distant past
People died in the dirt
Acknowledging past hardships and deaths
So I could sit in traffic
Highlighting the contrast of current comforts with past sacrifices
On highway 65
Mentioning a specific location (highway 65) related to the journey
When I think of her now
Recalling a person or memory
All that's left is the day
Emphasizing the passage of time and what remains in memory
That I drove out of her life
Describing a pivotal moment leaving someone behind
And if I showed up unannounced
Considering the consequences of returning unexpectedly
I'd be staring at the face of someone else
Anticipating the changed reaction of the person left behind
Nevertheless
Acknowledging the unpredictability of life
Maybe I'll find a way
Expressing a desire to find a way forward
There's something inside of me
Acknowledging an inner urging to take action
Telling me to go
Feeling compelled to venture into the unknown
Into the West
Expressing a destination, possibly symbolizing a peaceful state
Somewhere alone
Desiring solitude and independence
With only one life to live
Acknowledging the finite nature of life
I've given most of mine away
Reflecting on sacrifices made for others
All I could have been
Regret for unfulfilled potential or opportunities
I'll never know
Acceptance of the unknown paths not taken
But I know who I am now
Finding self-awareness and identity in the present
Not so long ago
Repeating the theme of a not-so-distant past
Felt so safe in my cell
Recalling a feeling of security in confinement
No one's afraid of dying
Contemplating fear and death when already feeling lifeless
When they're already dead
Expressing comfort in darkness and discomfort in the light
So at home in the dark
Describing an inherent darkness within
So afraid of the light
Being cautious and fearful of positive changes
The beast asleep inside us
Metaphorically referring to inner struggles or demons
Just waiting to become
Anticipating a transformation or emergence of inner challenges
My old darkness is here with me tonight
Acknowledging the persistence of personal struggles
But a million stars are burning in the sky
Contrasting personal struggles with the vastness of the universe
Racing the sun
Highlighting the constant movement of time
If I showed up tomorrow unannounced
Imagining an unexpected return and its consequences
You'd be staring at the face of someone else
Reiterating the changed perception of the person left behind
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