Death is Not a Destination
Journey of Freedom: Embracing Life Beyond Boundaries
Lyrics
I never finished schooling I ran wild and ran far
The speaker didn't complete formal education and chose a rebellious path, exploring extensively.
Biked down to the dockyards to play my guitar
Describes going to the dockyards with a guitar, indicating a passion for music and adventure.
And twenty years on at work I get the axe
After two decades of work, the speaker loses their job for teaching others to relax, possibly challenging the conventional mindset.
For teaching those with tunnel vision how to relax’
Suggests the speaker's focus on helping those with narrow perspectives caused their dismissal.
As a young boy I stared out every window
Reflects on childhood, wanting to escape confinement and yearning for freedom.
Every wall that shut me in I schemed how to get away
Expresses a determination to break free from any barriers, both physical and metaphorical.
Now everyone wants the truth from me yeah they want commitment
Others demand truth and commitment, but the speaker values their personal journey over meeting external expectations.
But the truth is in my journey my death is not a destination
Emphasizes that the speaker's truth lies in their life journey, rejecting death as a final destination.
I’ve paid my dues so I can roam free and play
Having overcome challenges, the speaker feels entitled to freedom and playfulness.
I’ve left more towns then you’ll ever see
Boasts about the extensive travel experience, surpassing that of the listener.
‘round every ring-road and through the heart of the city
Describes traveling around ring-roads and through city centers, portraying a nomadic lifestyle.
I’ve laid here for hours just wasting away
Expresses a sense of lethargy and stagnation, possibly indicating a struggle with inner conflicts.
while the rambler inside me dies another day
The speaker recognizes the passage of time, with their adventurous spirit diminishing.
And I know to really breath I’ve got to get out into the fields
Realizes the need to experience nature to truly breathe and escape the grip of societal norms.
Where the dew chills the air and the grip of man yields
Highlights the rejuvenating qualities of natural surroundings compared to the constraints of human influence.
As a young boy I stared out every window
Reiterates the desire for freedom from confinement, echoing childhood aspirations.
Every wall that shut me in I schemed how to get away
Reaffirms the determination to break free from limitations, echoing sentiments expressed earlier.
Now everyone wants the truth from me yeah they want commitment
Others seek truth and commitment, but the speaker emphasizes their journey's truth over external expectations.
But the truth is in my journey my death is not a destination
Repeats the assertion that the speaker's truth is found in their journey, rejecting death as a final destination.
I’ve paid my dues so I can roam free and play
Having faced challenges, the speaker feels entitled to freedom and playfulness, repeating sentiments from earlier in the song.
I’ve left more towns than you’ll ever see
Reiterates the extensive travel experience, emphasizing the speaker's unique and diverse journey.
‘round every ring-road and through the heart of the city
Describes traveling around ring-roads and through city centers, underscoring the speaker's nomadic lifestyle.
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