After They're Gone
Journey Beyond Departure: Quinton Blair's Tale of Leaving and Living
Lyrics
He could see his shadow on the wall where he sits
Reflecting on his presence in a place, possibly contemplating his situation.
Checks his watch, checks the sun, whispers "boy this is it
Acknowledging the passing of time, realizing a significant moment is approaching.
There's a train leaving Dogtown in about three hours time
Reference to a train leaving Dogtown, suggesting a desire to leave the current situation.
If I want to get out of this town alive I gotta get out of this dive"
Expressing urgency to escape the current environment for survival.
He leaves a stool spinnin', with a froth on his beer
Leaving a symbolic trace of his presence as he departs.
I slide over and I knock it back, and I offer him my cheers
Engaging with someone in a toast, sharing a moment before departure.
We ain't here for much, but we got much to do
Emphasizing a purposeful existence despite limited resources.
We ain't here to call out names, or to be somebody's fool
Rejecting involvement in negativity or being manipulated by others.
We ain't here to make time, cause time marches on
Rejecting the idea of wasting time as time continues its inevitable progression.
We ain't here to bring 'em back, long after they're gone
Stating a commitment not to reminisce or dwell on the past long after it's over.
Now she paces and she fusses as she's walking down the floor
Describing a woman's anxiety and concern about a situation.
She trips over a suitcase tucked behind the door
Discovering a hidden suitcase, hinting at secrets or clandestine activities.
She says "now what can come of this my friend, I hope he knows
Expressing skepticism about a man's intentions and actions.
Cheatin' and then leavin' town ain't the only way go
Arguing that leaving town after cheating is not the only solution.
Now he walks in the back door, but he won't be walking long
Anticipating consequences for a man entering the scene.
'Cause the lock is off the safe and the ammunitions gone
Noting a breach of security with the safe being opened and ammunition missing.
We ain't here for much, but we got much to do
Reiterating the theme of purposeful existence despite challenges.
We ain't here to call out names, or to be somebody's fool
Rejecting being manipulated or deceived by others.
We ain't here to make time, cause time marches on
Reiterating the rejection of wasting time as it inevitably passes.
We ain't here to bring 'em back, long after they're gone
Emphasizing the commitment not to dwell on the past long after individuals have left.
Now I'm sittin' in the shadow of that trailer park sign
Observing a sunset near a trailer park, contemplating the passage of time.
Watching that sun go down one minute at a time
Highlighting the slow progression of time and its impact on the observer.
That slow rolling train 's rollin' slowly by
Noting a train passing by, possibly symbolizing missed opportunities.
And there ain't nobody getting on, nobody ridin' high
Describing a lack of active participation or success in life.
She smiles and she looks at me and she tosses me a beer
Receiving a gesture of comfort from a woman, acknowledging the transient nature of emotions.
And I slide over and I knock it back because she don't waste no tears
Sharing a moment of connection without dwelling on sadness.
We ain't here for much, but we got much to do
Reaffirming the purposeful existence despite limited resources.
We ain't here to call out names, or to be somebody's fool
Avoiding engagement in negative activities or being deceived.
We ain't here to make time, cause time marches on
Emphasizing the rejection of wasting time as time inevitably progresses.
We ain't here to bring 'em back, long after they're gone
Restating the commitment not to dwell on the past long after individuals have left.
We ain't here for much, but we got much to do
Reiterating the theme of purposeful existence despite challenges.
We ain't here to call out names, or to be somebody's fool
Rejecting being manipulated or deceived by others.
We ain't here to make time, cause time marches on
Reiterating the rejection of wasting time as it inevitably passes.
We ain't here to bring 'em back, long after they're gone
Emphasizing the commitment not to dwell on the past long after individuals have left.
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