Lyrics
On a moonless night by a shadowless wall,
Describes a dark, obscured setting near an indistinct wall.
I sit and listen to my radio.
The speaker is sitting in this setting, tuning in to their radio.
And I wonder tonight is it heaven or hell.
The speaker contemplates whether their current situation feels like heaven or hell.
For weeks at a time I'm the good guy life's taught me.
The speaker tries to be morally good according to life's teachings for extended periods.
Then it all goes south and I realize that ain't me.
Despite trying to be good, the speaker sometimes experiences a negative change and realizes it's not who they truly are.
And the boys were shouting hey.
The speaker references others shouting excitedly.
Because tonight we get away.
There's a plan to escape or do something exciting tonight.
Heaven or hell is on the way, let's go!
Anticipation and excitement for an uncertain future—whether it's positive or negative (heaven or hell).
Heart will overcome.
Belief in the power of the heart to prevail or succeed.
And tonight were on the run.
Ready to take action and run away tonight.
I've got you, maybe that's enough.
The speaker finds comfort in having someone with them, suggesting it might be sufficient.
Sometimes I wonder, what's it all about.
Contemplation about life's purpose and meaning.
So many times, I've paid that jukebox to explain it all,
Expresses how often the speaker uses a jukebox to make sense of life.
I put my money down, hit the same track I've picked for years.
The speaker repeatedly selects the same song to find answers but ends up frustrated.
Kicking walls cause the explanations never clear.
Frustration and agitation, symbolized by kicking walls due to lack of clear explanations.
I'll make that choice no matter what it is.
Commitment to making decisions regardless of consequences.
10,000 miles starts with just one step.
Emphasizes the beginning of a long journey by taking the first step.
And the boys were shouting hey.
Reiteration of others' excitement and anticipation.
Because tonight we get away.
Reiteration of the plan to escape or engage in something thrilling tonight.
Heaven or hell is on the way, let's go!
Reinforcement of the uncertainty about the future, whether it's positive or negative.
Heart will overcome.
Belief in the strength of emotions or the heart to overcome challenges.
And tonight were on the run.
Ready to take action and run away tonight, just like in line 13.
I've got you, maybe that's enough.
The speaker finds comfort in having someone with them, suggesting it might be sufficient, as in line 14.
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