Worth Fighting For
Love's Resilience: Kris Kristofferson's Journey on the Highway
Lyrics
Sunset on the highway to old mexico
Sunset on the highway to old Mexico
Ruby like the wind upon my face
Ruby represents something vibrant and lively, akin to the wind touching the singer's face.
Thunder from a storm on the horizon far away
There's distant trouble or conflict indicated by a storm far away on the horizon.
Ruby cut directly to the chase
Ruby gets to the point directly and quickly.
She said,
"anywhere you're going baby
Ruby expresses her unconditional support for the singer, regardless of where he's headed.
You just gotta know I'm on your side. (I always was)
Assurance that Ruby has always been supportive, emphasizing her loyalty.
When you climb upon the stallion
Metaphorically, when taking risks or pursuing dreams, one must surrender control (let the stallion take you for a ride).
You are bound to let him take you for a ride
Implying total commitment or submission to the situation.
All the way."
Indicating agreement to go along with the situation wholeheartedly.
Chorus:
Chorus: Reaffirming the singer's wild nature and the partner's reliance on each other.
I know I'm still wild enough for you
The singer acknowledges retaining their wild side, appealing to the partner's preferences.
And you know you, you can always count on me
Assurance of reliability and dependability from the singer's side.
Baby, we used to be worth fighting for
Reflecting on a past where the relationship had value and was worth the struggle.
So tell me, are we?
Questioning the current status of the relationship's worthiness to fight for.
Anything like anything we used to be
Wondering if the present situation resembles anything from the past.
Or tried to make believe before the fall?
Questioning whether past beliefs or ideals were genuine or mere pretense.
Tell me how the hell you keep your spirit (remember spirit? )
Ruminating on maintaining resilience and fortitude in responding to challenges.
Strong enough to answer to the call
Asking how one sustains enough strength to answer life's demands.
Ruby closed her eyes and faced the heavens
Ruby closes her eyes, seemingly contemplating something deeply and spiritually.
She said, "take me to the stars one more time"
Expressing a desire to experience something extraordinary again.
I was doin' eighty, but I pushed her through the floor
Despite high speed, the singer pushes further, aiming for something greater.
And watched her climb
Seeing Ruby excel and surpass expectations, disappearing from view.
Outta sight, outta mind
Once out of sight, Ruby is also out of mind, hinting at letting go.
Chorus:
Chorus: Repeats the earlier sentiments of wildness and reliance on each other.
I know I'm still wild enough for you
Reiteration of the singer's untamed nature fitting the partner's desires.
And you know you, you can always count on me
Reassurance of the singer's unwavering support and dependability.
Baby, we used to be worth fighting for
Recalling a time when the relationship was valuable enough to fight for.
So tell me, are we?
Repeating the query on the current status of the relationship's worth.
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