For Miles and Miles
Journey of Desolation: A Soul's Quest
Lyrics
Hmmm mmm mmm
The repetition of "Hmmm mmm mmm" suggests a contemplative or meditative mood, possibly indicating a reflective state of mind.
Hmmm mmm mmm
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-Walk these hills alone, far from home
Expresses the experience of walking in solitude through hills, emphasizing a sense of isolation and being far from home.
I've traveled for so long
Describes a long journey, possibly through life, with the speaker having traveled extensively.
Weary on the track, trying not to look back
Conveys weariness and reluctance to look back on the past, suggesting a desire to move forward despite uncertainties.
Can't say I know where I'm coming from
Expresses uncertainty about the origin or purpose of the journey, indicating a lack of clear direction in life.
Hmmm mmm mmm
Repetition of "Hmmm mmm mmm," possibly signaling a return to contemplation or introspection.
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-Trying hard to survive, I asked the lord who died
Addresses a struggle for survival and poses a question to a higher power (the lord) about the presence of destructive forces (fire from the sky).
Why's fire coming down from the sky
Highlights the lack of response from the higher power, indicating a sense of abandonment or unanswered prayers.
Of course I get no response, he never answered me once
Suggests a disillusionment with life, viewing it as deceptive or insincere.
This life we live is nothing but a lie
Reiterates the idea that life is perceived as a lie, emphasizing a negative perspective on existence.
Hmmm mmm mmm
Repetition of "Hmmm mmm mmm," possibly representing continued contemplation or a deepening sense of introspection.
Hmmm mmm mmm
-There's nothing left to eat, ripped boots upon my feet
Describes a scarcity of resources, specifically food, adding to the challenges faced by the speaker.
Don't know if I can last a while
Expresses uncertainty about the ability to endure the hardships, suggesting a struggle for survival.
Passed by another week, I'm clearly passed my peak
Indicates the passage of time and a decline in the speaker's well-being, possibly reaching a low point.
I've walked for miles and miles and miles
Reveals the extensive distance covered by the speaker in their journey, emphasizing the physical and metaphorical miles traveled.
Hmmm mmm mmm
Repetition of "Hmmm mmm mmm," possibly signaling a return to contemplation or introspection.
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-Motivated by fear, the thing the keeps me here
States that fear is a motivating factor, possibly suggesting that it's the fear that keeps the speaker going despite challenges.
Ain't never found another way to live
Expresses a struggle to find alternative ways of living, implying a lack of viable options or solutions.
I tried to keep you near, but then you disappeared
Reflects on the disappearance of a significant person, possibly a relationship, leading to a sense of loss and emptiness.
I don't have anything left to give
Conveys a state of emotional and material depletion, indicating that the speaker has nothing more to offer.
Hmmm mmm mmm
Repetition of "Hmmm mmm mmm," possibly representing continued contemplation or a deepening sense of introspection.
Hmmm mmm mmm
-Hmmm mmm mmm
-Hmmm mmm mmm
Reiterates the extensive contemplation or introspection, leaving the resolution or outcome open-ended.
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