Nowhere to Run
Chasing Dreams in Still Waters
Lyrics
Make no sail for a gift of the wind
Choosing not to rely on external forces (sail) for progress, emphasizing personal effort.
Drive is slow and for this dream never ends
Progress toward a dream is slow and continuous, implying persistence and determination.
All my family and all my friends know there's nowhere to run
Everyone close to the speaker is aware that there's no escape or easy way out from life's challenges.
In the morning they head for the sun
Beginning a new day with optimism, moving towards positivity symbolized by heading for the sun.
Leave your shadows behind whatcha done
Leaving behind past troubles or regrets, focusing on the present and future actions.
I have tried but I never have won
Despite efforts, the speaker has not achieved victory, possibly indicating life's struggles.
Because there's no where to run
Reiterating the theme that there is no easy escape or refuge from life's challenges.
Michael's rowing?
Raising questions about Michael's actions or decisions.
Where she's going?
Questioning the destination or purpose of Michael's journey or choices.
What's she saying?
Pondering what Michael is expressing or communicating.
But that's right, yeah that's right
Affirming that certain things are indeed correct or accurate.
Don't starve old sailor long since been dead
Describing an old sailor who is no longer suffering, possibly suggesting relief from hardships.
Smoking his pipe and he's scratching his head
Depicting an old sailor in a contemplative state, indicating reflection on life's complexities.
It's bad news but I heard what is said
Referring to bad news received, acknowledging and processing the harsh realities.
He said there's no where to run
Reiterating the idea that there is no escape or easy solution to life's challenges.
Michael's rowing?
Repetition of the questioning about Michael's actions, emphasizing uncertainty.
Where she's going?
Repetition of questioning Michael's destination, highlighting the mystery surrounding it.
What's she saying?
Repetition of pondering Michael's communication, underscoring the enigmatic nature of it.
But that's right, that's right
Affirming the correctness of a previous statement, emphasizing certainty.
Make no sail for a gift of the wind
Reiteration of not relying on external forces for progress, emphasizing self-determination.
Drive is slow and for this dream never ends
Emphasizing the gradual and unending nature of the journey toward a dream.
All my family and all my friends know there's nowhere to run
Restating that everyone close to the speaker acknowledges the absence of an easy escape.
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