Nashville
Chasing Dreams in Nashville: A Song of Love and Ambition
Lyrics
I picked up the guitar when I was 12
I started playing the guitar at the age of 12.
Wrote a song about a girl and her ponytail
I composed a song about a girl and her ponytail.
And my momma told me it was good
My mom praised the song, indicating early musical talent.
Well I was Sixteen singing songs on my tailgate
At sixteen, I sang songs on my tailgate, a reference to youthful experiences.
You asked me to play some George Strait
You requested songs by George Strait, a shared musical interest.
And that night we fell in love
We fell in love that night.
Well You checked yes and crossed out no
You affirmed your feelings by checking "yes" and crossing out "no."
I said before we get too far I gotta know
I expressed the need to understand your commitment before proceeding.
What if I went to Nashville?
I contemplated the possibility of pursuing a music career in Nashville.
And tried to make it big singing songs
Asking for support in making it big as a singer.
What If it took me longer than a long time
Considering the potential time it might take before achieving success.
Before anyone sang along
Wondering if you'd stick by me even before fame.
Would you still tell me that you loved me
Questioning love if my heart was in Tennessee, symbolizing commitment to dreams.
If my heart was in Tennessee
Assuring that dreams are not neglected but actively pursued.
Would you believe I ain't chasing my dreams they're chasing after me
Emphasizing the relentless pursuit of dreams.
Well I know it's a long way from here
Acknowledging the distance to Nashville from the current location.
What if I went to Nashville?
Reiterating the contemplation of moving to Nashville.
Well we went on with our real lives
Life continued with normalcy, including education and work.
Went to college got a real job had some good times
Reflecting on the pursuit of Broadway dreams at age 29.
All my broadway dreams are still alive at 29
Highlighting the persistence of artistic aspirations.
Well they say when fate knocks grab the door
Referencing the idea of seizing opportunities when fate presents them.
My calling's been calling me now I gotta know
Feeling a calling to Nashville and seeking confirmation.
What if I went to Nashville?
Revisiting the question of moving to Nashville.
And tried to make it big singing songs
Reiterating the desire to make it big as a singer in Nashville.
What If it took me longer than a long time
Considering the potential time it might take for success.
Before anyone sang along
Repeating the uncertainty of whether anyone would sing along.
Would you still tell me that you loved me
Questioning the endurance of love amidst career pursuits.
If my heart was in Tennessee
Emphasizing the connection between emotions and being in Tennessee.
Would you believe I ain't chasing my dreams they're chasing after me
Affirming the belief that dreams are actively pursued and not neglected.
Well I know it's a long way from here
Recognizing the considerable distance to Nashville.
What if I went to Nashville?
Reiterating the contemplation of moving to Nashville.
Well I ran every stop sign til I saw that orange porch light
Describing a determined journey, breaking rules to reach a destination.
And you sitting on your mama's roof
Depicting a memorable moment on a rooftop.
And I said when these taillights pull out of this drive
Expressing that leaving would mark a significant farewell.
It'll be the last time they do
Conveying the finality of departure from a familiar place.
Well I'm gonna go to Nashville
Committing to the decision of going to Nashville.
I'm gonna make it big singing songs
Reaffirming the determination to make it big as a singer.
It might take me a long time
Acknowledging that success may take a considerable amount of time.
But everyone'll sing along
Expressing confidence that eventually, everyone will sing along.
and I hope that you'll still love me
Hoping for continued love and shared aspirations.
And both our hearts'll be in Tennessee
Envisioning both hearts being in Tennessee, symbolizing unity.
Ill be chasing my dreams and I wanna believe that you'll be chasing 'em with me
Expressing a desire for shared pursuit of dreams.
I know it's a long way from here
Acknowledging the substantial distance to Nashville.
But there's one thing I know for real
Asserting confidence in achieving success in Nashville.
I'm gonna make it in Nashville
Reaffirming the determination to make it in Nashville.
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