Less Traveled
Embrace the Uncharted: Johanna Warren's 'Less Traveled' Wisdom
Lyrics
We were in the woods
We found ourselves in a natural setting, likely a forest or woods.
It was getting dark; you fell asleep on the ground at my side
As darkness approached, you fell asleep beside me on the ground.
Suddenly awoke and, with a shudder, croaked
You suddenly woke up and, with a shudder, expressed a desire to go back inside, addressing someone as "Mother."
""Mother, won't you let me back inside?""
Expressing a plea to be allowed back inside, possibly metaphorically or symbolically.
Little one, if I were in your shoes
Addressing the person who woke up, suggesting an alternative perspective by advising to take an unconventional path.
I would take the road less traveled
Encouraging the idea of choosing a less conventional route in life.
Then again, if I were really you
Pondering the irony that if the speaker were in the listener's situation, they might also choose an unconventional path.
Why would I be seeking counsel from me?
Raising a self-aware question about seeking advice from oneself.
Don't seek counsel from me
Emphasizing not to seek guidance from the speaker.
Triplets pitter-patter in pretty patterns
Describing the sound of triplets (a musical term) and the impact on the speaker's mind.
Stippling and spattering my empty mind
Highlighting the chaotic thoughts or mental state caused by the triplets.
If you clear a path, it doesn't matter where you wind up—
Stressing that the destination is not crucial; clearing a path is what matters.
Who knows what you'll find?
Expressing uncertainty about the outcomes of choosing an unconventional path.
Myriad are the guiding voices if you take the road less traveled
There are numerous influences if one takes the road less traveled, but ultimate choices are personal.
But you're the only one who can make those choices
Empowering the listener to make their own decisions rather than relying on others.
So don't take it from me
Reiterating not to take advice from the speaker.
Why would you take anything from me?
Questioning the logic of taking anything from the speaker.
There is a time and a place in your mind more perfect than this world will ever be
Describing an idealized state of mind that surpasses the perfection of the external world.
You locked the door
Referring to the listener locking a door and abandoning that mental space.
Don't live there anymore
Indicating a departure from that mental space.
But check both your pockets—maybe you still have the key
Suggesting the possibility of still holding the key to that mental space.
We built the walls— they were strong, overall— but now the barriers all start to fade away
Metaphorically addressing the construction of emotional barriers that are now starting to fade away.
And damn, it feels good:
Expressing the positive feeling associated with the dissipation of barriers.
Something we understood a long time ago but forgot somewhere on the way
Reflecting on a shared understanding from the past that has been forgotten along the journey.
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