Into the Unknown
Journey Beyond: Embracing the Unknown with Hawken Horse
Lyrics
When the work is dried up
Refers to a period when there is a lack of employment opportunities.
And the rent is past due
Indicates the overdue rent payment, suggesting financial struggles.
It costs you more to breathe
Implies that the basic act of breathing becomes costly, possibly symbolizing life's difficulties.
Than wages owed to you
Highlights a situation where the effort to survive surpasses the income earned.
You watch that sunset
Describes observing the sunset, a moment of reflection or pause amidst challenges.
Hear tales upon the wind
Suggests hearing stories carried by the wind, possibly representing the passing of time and experiences.
When there's nothing left
Conveys a point of reaching a state where there's nothing tangible or substantial remaining.
But the time that you've spent
Emphasizes the value of time spent, possibly indicating a realization of its significance.
You head into the unknown
Encourages embarking on a journey into the unknown, symbolizing a new and uncertain path.
With a fire in your wide open eyes
Describes doing so with a passionate and open perspective.
West down a new road
Suggests moving westward on a new road, symbolizing a pursuit of change or adventure.
Chasing what you'll likely never find
Acknowledges the pursuit of elusive goals or dreams that may be challenging to attain.
Into the unknown
Reiterates the theme of venturing into the unknown, embracing uncertainty.
Pack the things you need
Advises packing necessities and letting go of unnecessary possessions for the journey.
And sell the ones you don't
Suggests selling belongings, indicating a willingness to make sacrifices for the pursuit of dreams.
And reach out for a dream
Encourages reaching out for dreams, emphasizing individual pursuit rather than relying on others.
You can only seek alone
Emphasizes the solitary nature of the quest for dreams.
Ride until the noise
Advises riding beyond the noise of urban life, seeking solitude.
And bustle of the streets
Refers to the hustle and bustle of city streets, contrasting with the quiet of nature.
Fade into the silence
Depicts a transition from urban noise to the peacefulness of a grove of aspen trees.
Of a grove aspen trees
Symbolizes the tranquility and serenity found in nature.
And head into the unknown
Reiterates the theme of heading into the unknown, with renewed determination.
With a fire in your wide open eyes
Echoes the earlier sentiment of embarking on a journey with passionate and open eyes.
West down a new road
Repeats the idea of moving westward, chasing elusive goals.
Chasing what you'll likely never find
Acknowledges the difficulty in finding what one seeks on this uncertain path.
Into the unknown
Reiterates the theme of venturing into the unknown, embracing the uncertainty of the journey.
And head into the unknown
Repeats the call to head into the unknown, emphasizing the courage to face the uncertain future.
With a fire in your wide open eyes
Restates the idea of embarking on a journey with passion and openness.
West down a new road
Repeats the direction of heading westward on a new road, symbolizing change and exploration.
Chasing what you'll likely never find
Acknowledges the difficulty in finding what one seeks on this uncertain path.
Into the unknown
Concludes by reiterating the theme of heading into the unknown, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of the journey.
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