Ask Me Why
Seeking Solitude: The Tale of a Man Evading Questions
Lyrics
Well I had a sense of peace once for three days runnin'
Experienced a sense of peace for three consecutive days.
But always knew the other boot was gonna fall
Despite the peace, anticipated a negative event or outcome.
She said she had my back, but I knew what was comin'
Received assurance of support but expected a betrayal.
And them ghosts from the past were gonna call
Aware that past issues or regrets would resurface.
Some go lookin' for distraction, but what I really crave is silence
Some seek distractions, but the desire is for silence.
Something a man like me can't seem to find or buy
Struggling to find or purchase genuine silence.
If I had my way, I'd take a shot of whiskey and some Creedence
Expresses a preference for whiskey and Creedence Clearwater Revival.
And not a soul around to ask me why
Desire for solitude without anyone questioning.
Not a soul around to ask me why
Reiteration of the wish for solitude without inquiries.
Some say fortune shines in time for those who are kind
Contrasts the belief that fortune favors the kind with personal memories filled with anger.
But my memories are all filled with rage
Recollection dominated by feelings of anger.
The lawman knows me now as the one that got away
Known to the law as someone who escaped, facing ongoing pursuit.
And he's on a one-man crusade to see me caged
The lawman is determined to see the speaker imprisoned.
Some go lookin' for distraction, but what I really crave is silence
Desire for silence persists amidst potential distractions.
Something a man like me can't seem to find or buy
Continued difficulty in finding or buying silence.
But if I had my way, I'd take a shot of whiskey and some Creedence
Expresses a preference for whiskey and Creedence Clearwater Revival.
And not a soul around to ask me why
Reiteration of the wish for solitude without inquiries.
Not a soul around to ask me why
Emphasizes the desire to be alone without being questioned.
I found my way through Santa Fe away from everything I was runnin'
Narrative shift to escaping to Santa Fe and indulging in excesses.
Indulging every excess that I craved
Engaging in unrestrained desires and pleasures.
But from that jam back in Spokane the sheriff came gunnin'
Recalls a confrontation with the sheriff after leaving Spokane.
But learned a desperate man is a different kind of brave
Acknowledges the bravery of a desperate man facing pursuit.
He learned a desperate man is a different kind of brave.
Reiterates the distinct bravery of a desperate man.
Came up on me quick, Texas air angry and thick
Description of a sudden encounter in Texas with intense atmosphere.
But he didn't catch me off guard
Avoided being caught off guard by the sheriff.
Shotguns raised, standoff raged, you'll survive if you comply
Describes a standoff situation and the speaker's refusal to comply.
But that ain't my way, so I'm heading today where no one will ask me why
Choosing a path where no one will question the speaker's actions.
That ain't my way, so I'm headin' today where no one will ask me
Reiterates the decision to avoid questions by heading to a place of solitude.
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