Nobody Knows

Journey of Uncertainty: Nobody Knows by J.J. Cale Unveiled
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Lyrics

Words that we say could all be lies someday

Words spoken may be deceptive in the future.

Scattered to the wind, I don't know

Things are uncertain and uncontrollable, like being scattered in the wind.

Things that we trust could crumble into dust

Trustworthy things may fall apart and turn to nothing.

No one can really say it ain't so

No one can confidently deny the possibility.

When you go over a mountain

Metaphorically facing challenges or obstacles.

When you're looking down the road

Contemplating the path ahead.

When you think you're going backwards

Feeling like one is regressing or not making progress.

It's all in vain, it seems insane

Efforts may seem futile and illogical.

When you ask, nobody knows

Uncertainty prevails, and answers are elusive.

If our actions seem in doubt

Actions may create doubt or confusion.

By the way we move about

Behavior suggests a constant state of motion or restlessness.

Seems like we're always on the run

Life feels like a perpetual pursuit or escape.

Our mark is just a scratch

Achievements are minimal, akin to a superficial mark.

Like holding up a match

Comparing significance to holding up a small flame.

And trying to see the burn against the sun

Attempting to perceive significance against overwhelming odds.

When we're going over a mountain

Encountering challenges or obstacles repeatedly.

When we're looking down the road

Continuing to navigate the journey of life.

If you think you're going backwards

Feeling stagnant or going backward in life.

It's all in vain, it seems insane

Efforts seem pointless and irrational.

When you ask, nobody knows

Uncertainty persists, and answers remain elusive.

When all our days are gone

Reflecting on the passage of time and the end of days.

You can catch us with a song

Finding solace or expression in music during challenging times.

Something that seemed almost right

Recalling moments that seemed promising but fell short.

We've known love and joy

Experiencing love and joy throughout life.

Eternity's been our toy

Viewing eternity as a playful and malleable concept.

Something to play with in the night

Exploring abstract concepts during the night or metaphorically in the dark.

When we're going over a mountain

Facing challenges or obstacles in a continuous cycle.

When we're looking down the road

Persisting on the journey and looking ahead.

If you think you're going backwards

Feeling a sense of regression or lack of progress.

It's all in vain, it seems insane

Efforts appear futile and irrational.

When you ask, nobody knows

Uncertainty prevails, and answers remain elusive.

When I go over my mountain

Personal reflection on overcoming challenges or obstacles.

When I'm looking down the road

Contemplating the path ahead on an individual level.

If I think I'm going backwards

Feeling a sense of regression or lack of progress individually.

It's all in vain, it seems insane

Efforts seem pointless and irrational on a personal level.

When I ask, nobody knows

Uncertainty prevails, and answers are elusive on an individual level.

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