Slow Down
Chasing Dreams on the Open Road: Jessica Terrell's Journey
Lyrics
Another gas station coffee again
Expressing the repetitive nature of her lifestyle, frequently relying on gas station coffee.
I haven't slept 8 hours since I don't know when
Reflecting on a lack of proper sleep for an extended period.
I'm getting good at leavin'
Becoming adept at leaving places, possibly indicating a transient lifestyle.
At least that's what they say
People around her perceive her as good at moving on or departing.
Eighty more miles until I get home
Counting down the distance until she reaches home.
Two days off 'til my next show
Anticipating a short break before the next performance.
I can already hear momma saying I should stay
Mom's advice to stay contrasts with her desire to keep moving.
But there's only so much of this small town I can take
Feeling constrained by the limitations of a small town.
You call it running
Drawing a distinction between running away and chasing dreams.
I call it chasing
Justifies her pursuit, asserting it's not a waste of time.
If I'm wrong it ain't your time I'm wasting
Pondering how to advance without slowing down her pace.
How do I get ahead if I have to slow down
Expressing determination to continue the pursuit without hesitation.
You think I'm searching
Addressing the misconception that she's still searching for something.
I've already found it
Asserting that she has already found what she's looking for.
This highway keeps me grounded
Viewing the highway as a stabilizing force in her life.
And I'll never get ahead if I have to slow down
Reiterating the commitment to not slow down for progress.
If I have to slow down
Emphasizing the reluctance to decelerate.
Your picket fence is my guitar case
Comparing the stability of a picket fence to the transience of her guitar case.
Your settlin' down is my next town's name
Highlighting her constant movement as settling down in new towns.
The family I built is right here on this stage
The sense of family she has is with the people she performs with.
You call it running
Reiteration of the distinction between running and chasing.
I call it chasing
Reaffirming that her pursuit is not a waste of time for others.
If I'm wrong it ain't your time I'm wasting
Contemplating the challenge of progress without slowing down.
How do I get ahead if I have to slow down
Repeating the determination to avoid slowing down for success.
You think I'm searching
Rejecting the idea that she's still in the process of searching.
I've already found it
Emphasizing that she has already found what she needs.
This highway keeps me grounded
Affirming the role of the highway in providing stability.
And I'll never get ahead if I have to slow down
Reiterating the commitment to a non-slowing down approach for success.
If I have to slow down
Stressing the resistance to slowing down for any reason.
Yeah that neon dream is my gasoline
Viewing her dreams illuminated by neon lights, essential like gasoline.
Keeps me from hitting E
Highlighting the importance of her dreams in preventing depletion.
You call it running
Reiteration of the distinction between running and chasing.
I call it chasing
Reaffirming that her pursuit is not a waste of time for others.
If I'm wrong it ain't your time I'm wasting
Questioning the possibility of progress without slowing down.
How do I get ahead if I have to slow down
Contemplating the challenge of progress without slowing down.
You think I'm searching
Rejecting the idea that she's still in the process of searching.
I've already found it
Emphasizing that she has already found what she needs.
This highway keeps me grounded
Affirming the role of the highway in providing stability.
And I'll never get ahead if I have to slow down
Reiterating the commitment to a non-slowing down approach for success.
So I won't slow down
Final statement expressing the resolve to continue at the current pace without slowing down.
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