Goddamn Miles
Chasing Dreams Across River Banks
Lyrics
Sitting on a river bank
Sitting by a river, setting the scene for reflection.
And looking across the water
Contemplating the view across the water, suggesting introspection.
You asked me, How'd you tear yourself
Addressing a question about the speaker's detachment from the broader perspective of life.
So far away from the bigger picture
Reflecting on being distant from the overall understanding of life.
And the boats going by
Observing passing boats in the harbor, evoking a sense of freedom.
In the harbour
Highlighting the activity in the harbor as a symbol of life's movement.
Made you feel
The boats creating a feeling of expansiveness and limitless possibilities.
Like you could go anywhere
Expressing the empowering feeling of believing one can go anywhere.
Don't you know that I
Addressing someone, possibly a loved one, emphasizing a connection.
I'll be running from the fires we light
Committing to distance oneself from troubles created ('fires') in the past.
I'll be singin' in the evening time
Promising to find solace through singing during the evening.
Thinkin' 'bout the waving skies
Reflecting on serene moments with thoughts of expansive skies.
I can feel it in the morning light
Sensing positive changes in the new day.
Leave these goddamn miles behind
Expressing frustration with the current distance or challenges ('goddamn miles').
Come home to you next time
Expressing the desire to return home in the future.
So I'll smell the rain
Anticipating and savoring the scent of rain as a sensory experience.
And think about the days
Recalling memories of days spent in Chinatown, possibly carefree and adventurous.
Of Chinatown escapades
Nostalgic reflection on past escapades in Chinatown.
When you weren't so afraid
Noting a contrast in fear levels compared to the past.
By the way that you feel
Describing emotional vulnerability or sensitivity.
Like the wheat to the field
Comparing emotional connection to the essential relationship between wheat and a field.
Like the violent
Comparing emotional intensity to a violent awakening from a dream.
Waking from the dream
Acknowledging the intensity of waking up from a dream.
Don't you know that I
Reiterating the intention to distance oneself from past challenges.
I'll be running from the fires we light
Committing to running away from troubles or challenges.
I'll be singin' in the evening time
Emphasizing a commitment to finding solace through singing during the evening.
Thinkin' 'bout the waving skies
Revisiting thoughts of expansive skies, possibly as a source of comfort.
I can feel it in the morning light
Sensing positive changes and hope in the new morning.
Leave these goddamn miles behind
Expressing frustration with the persistent challenges or distance.
Come home to you next time
Expressing the desire to return home in the future, reiterating the commitment.
Don't you know that I
Repeating the commitment to distance oneself from past troubles.
I'll be running from the fires we light
Reiterating the commitment to run away from challenges or troubles.
I'll be singin' in the evening time
Emphasizing the solace found in singing during the evening.
Thinkin' 'bout the waving skies
Revisiting thoughts of expansive skies as a source of comfort.
I can feel it in the morning light
Sensing positive changes and hope in the new morning.
Leave these goddamn miles behind
Expressing frustration with persistent challenges or distance, similar to line 14.
Come home to you this time
Reiterating the desire to return home in the future, possibly with a heightened sense of urgency.
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