Settle me Down
Finding Home in Love: Settle Me Down by Josh Abbott Band
Lyrics
What good's a highway without a destination?
Questioning the purpose of a journey or path without a clear goal or destination.
What good's a house without someone to come home to?
Questioning the significance of a home without someone to share it with.
What's a night at the top of the world without you there beside me?
Reflecting on the emptiness of achieving great heights or experiences without the presence of a loved one.
Naw, there ain't no good in it without you
Asserting that those experiences hold no value or meaning without the person they care about.
You settle me down when I go too far, when I burn too fast, when I lose my way
Describing how the person they love grounds them when they become too intense, fast-paced, or lose direction in life.
Hold onto me, whisper to my soul, put my heart at ease when I'm 'bout to break
Expressing a need for emotional support and reassurance from their partner during tough times.
Always got the wind at my back, but you still love me when I live like that
Acknowledging constant support despite tendencies to live life on the edge.
Open my eyes, keep me around, pull me back in, and settle me down
Asking to be kept grounded, brought back, and settled when they stray.
Settle me down
Reiterating the need to be settled or stabilized emotionally.
Still got the tendency to lean over the edges
Admitting a tendency to take risks or live on the edge.
I still got the urge to chase a dream until it ends
Expressing a persistent desire to pursue dreams vigorously until their completion.
You don't fence me in, yeah, you understand
Appreciating understanding and support instead of restrictions.
But when I can't remember, you remind me who I am
Grateful for the partner's role in helping them remember their identity during challenging times.
You settle me down when I go too far, when I burn too fast, when I lose my way
Reiterating the partner's role in calming and stabilizing them during times of excess or confusion.
Hold onto me, whisper to my soul, put my heart at ease when I'm 'bout to break
Seeking emotional support and comfort during vulnerable moments.
Always got the wind at my back, but you still love me when I live like that
Recognizing love despite living life with a fast-paced, risk-taking attitude.
Open my eyes, keep me around, pull me back in, and settle me down
Requesting guidance and grounding during moments of emotional turmoil.
Ooh
Interjection expressing emotion or emphasis.
Always got the wind at my back, but you still love me when I live like that
Reiteration of love despite a life filled with risk-taking and fast-paced living.
Open my eyes, keep me around, pull me back in, and settle me down
Repeating the need for guidance, support, and emotional grounding.
Follow me, I need you right now, cover me up, and settle me down (mm)
Expressing a need for immediate emotional support and protection.
Settle me down
Reiterating the desire to be emotionally settled or stabilized.
Comment