Still Feel Gone
Journey of Longing: Joey Landreth's 'Still Feel Gone' Explained
Lyrics
How hard can it be, to pack a bag, up and leave
Expressing the perceived simplicity of leaving by packing a bag.
it's so heavy, it's so heavy
Highlighting the emotional weight and difficulty of the departure.
How hard can it be to take two ends and make em meet
Contemplating the challenge of reconciling two opposing aspects or situations.
make amends, make it bend
Suggesting the need to reconcile, make amends, and adapt to difficulties.
How many roads must a man drive a van on
Pondering the journey of life, metaphorically represented by driving a van.
before he's called back to the one he left alone
Reflecting on the return to something or someone abandoned in the past.
And she's out there in the night
Referring to a person, possibly the one left behind, who is present in the night.
little darling, left the light on
Describing the emotional state of the person left behind, leaving the light on.
keep driving, 8 hours, you're back home
Encouraging continuous effort (driving) to return home after an 8-hour journey.
But you still feel gone
Despite physical return, the emotional distance or feeling of absence persists.
How much does it take, to find a heart, and watch it break
Questioning the effort required to connect with someone's heart and witnessing its pain.
slowly, completely
Describing the process of heartbreak as slow and all-encompassing.
How much does it take, to sleep alone, to lie awake
Contemplating the emotional toll of sleeping alone and staying awake with thoughts.
wondering, just wondering
Expressing a state of curiosity and uncertainty about life's circumstances.
How many roads must a man drive a van on
Reiterating the metaphor of life's journey as driving a van on various roads.
Before he's called back to the one he left alone
Repeating the theme of returning to something or someone left alone previously.
and she's out there in the night
Portraying the emotional impact on the person left behind in the night.
little darling, it ain't right
Expressing a sense of injustice or discomfort about the situation.
you hold her, and you wonder what's wrong
Describing the act of holding the person left behind and pondering the problem.
Cause you still feel gone
Reiterating the persistent feeling of emotional distance despite physical presence.
How many roads must a man drive a van on
Continuing the metaphor of life's journey and the quest for resolution.
before he's called back to the one he left alone
Repeating the idea of returning to something or someone left alone in the past.
And she's out there in the night
Describing the emotional state of the person left behind, emphasizing it's not right.
little darling, left the light on
Reiterating the presence of the person left behind in the night with the light on.
keep driving, but you ain't ever getting home
Acknowledging continuous effort (driving) without reaching a sense of belonging.
Cause you'll still feel gone
Stating that the feeling of being emotionally distant or "gone" persists.
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