An Open Road
Embracing Simplicity: A Journey through Life's Beauty
Lyrics
I want to wake in the morning
I desire to wake up in the morning.
To the sounds of the river flowing
Desiring to hear the soothing sounds of a flowing river in the morning.
A sunset walk to the inlet
A desire for an evening stroll to the inlet.
At 5pm when all the woodfires have been lit
Imagining a scene at 5 pm, with woodfires lit, creating a cozy atmosphere.
An open road headed deep south in the heart of winter
Expressing a longing for a journey on an open road towards the south during winter.
The air is cold and clean there, and life seems a little simpler
Describing the cold, clean air in the south and the perception of life being simpler there.
Time slows here, we don’t need much
Highlighting the slowing of time in this place, emphasizing a lack of need for much.
Time slows here, we don’t need much
Reiterating the idea that time slows down, and minimalism is appreciated.
The main street is busy
Observing a busy main street, but in a positive way, assuring a pleasant atmosphere.
But in a good way I promise
Reassuring that the busyness is positive.
The locals stop to greet one another
Describing locals greeting each other, sincerity reflected in their eyes.
And you can see it in their eyes they mean it
Emphasizing the genuine nature of the interactions.
Sip a beer on the back porch
Suggesting enjoying a beer on the back porch.
And watch the evening thunderstorms crawl
Painting a picture of watching evening thunderstorms from the porch.
And at night, they paint the skies
Highlighting the beauty of night skies painted by thunderstorms.
Each flash a unique shape to fill my eye
Noticing unique shapes in lightning flashes.
I want to rise in the morning
Expressing a desire to wake up to the sound of the ocean in the morning.
To the sounds of that ocean roaring
Desiring to swim at the last light of the day.
I want to swim at last light
Expressing a wish to bathe in the beauty of life.
And bathe in all the beauty of this life
Reiterating the desire for a journey south in winter, portraying simplicity.
An open road headed deep south in the heart of winter
Describing the clean, cold air and simpler life in the southern destination.
The air is cold and clean there, and life seems a little simpler
(Instrumental break, no specific lyrics)
Time slows here, we don’t need much
Reiterating the idea that time slows down, and minimalism is appreciated.
Time slows here, we don’t need much
(Instrumental break, no specific lyrics)
Well it’s all a little bigger than us
Reflecting on the vastness of life but finding joy in admiration.
But it sure is nice to admire
Expressing appreciation for the beauty around, despite its enormity.
Maybe all we ever needed was nothing
Suggesting that simplicity and each other's company are the only necessities in life.
Maybe all we ever needed was nothing but each other
-Maybe all we ever needed was nothing
-Maybe all we ever needed was nothing but each other
-Maybe all we ever needed was nothing
-Maybe all we ever needed was all around us
-I want to wake in the morning
(Repetition of lines 1-6 and 20-25)
To the sounds of the river flowing
-A sunset walk to the inlet
-At 5pm when all the woodfires have been lit
-An open road headed deep south in the heart of winter
-The air is cold and clean there and life seems a little simpler
-An open road headed deep south in the heart of winter
Repeating the desire for an open road south in winter, emphasizing the cold but heavenly experience.
I know it’s cold, I’ve been there
-But I assure you, it’s heaven
-Maybe all we ever needed was nothing
Concluding that perhaps the ultimate need is nothing but each other.
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