Tryin' to Get to You
Journey of Love: Roy Orbison's Quest to Reach the HeartLyrics
Well I've been traveling over mountains
Expresses the speaker's extensive journey, overcoming challenges, possibly metaphorical, to reach a destination.
Even through the valleys, too
Continues to describe the varied terrain the speaker has traversed, including valleys.
Well I've been traveling night and day
Highlights the continuous nature of the journey, suggesting dedication and determination.
Running all the way
Emphasizes the urgency of the speaker's efforts, running without stopping.
Baby, trying to get to you
Reveals the motivation behind the journey – the speaker is trying to reach someone special (baby).
Ever since I read your letter
Recalls receiving a letter expressing love, serving as a catalyst for the ongoing journey.
Where you said you loved me true
Acknowledges the declaration of true love in the letter, intensifying the commitment to reach the recipient.
I've been traveling night and day
Reiterates the continuous travel, reemphasizing the dedication to the pursuit of love.
Running all the way
Reaffirms the urgency of the journey, running persistently to reach the beloved.
Baby, trying to get to you, oh love
Expresses the emotional aspect of the journey, underscoring the theme of love.
Well when I read your loving letter, yeah
Reflects on the impact of reading a loving letter, invoking a joyful response in the speaker's heart.
Then my heart began to sing
Highlights the emotional resonance of the letter, diminishing the significance of physical distance.
There were many miles between us, baby
Acknowledges the geographical separation but asserts its insignificance in the face of love.
But they didn't mean a thing, no no
Stresses that the miles between the speaker and the beloved do not diminish the emotional connection.
If I had to do it over and over and over
Expresses a willingness to endure challenges repeatedly if necessary, reinforcing commitment.
It's exactly what I'd do
Reiterates the determination to persist in the journey despite obstacles.
I would travel night and day
Underscores the ongoing nature of the travel, day and night.
Still run all the way
Maintains the persistence in running towards the beloved.
Baby, trying to get to you
Repeats the central theme of trying to reach the beloved, emphasizing the emotional connection.
Hold on baby, I'm coming, yeah
Expresses a sense of urgency and reassurance to the beloved that the speaker is on the way.
Well, there's nothing that could hold me
Asserts an unwavering determination, emphasizing nothing can prevent the speaker from reaching the beloved.
Or could keep me away from you
Reiterates the idea that nothing can keep the speaker away from the beloved.
When your loving letter told me baby
References the impact of a loving letter in reinforcing the commitment to the journey.
That you really loved me true, yeah no
Affirms the truthfulness of the love expressed in the letter, strengthening the resolve to reach the beloved.
Well I've just got to get to you, baby
Expresses an irresistible desire to reach the beloved, transcending any obstacles faced.
In spite of all that I've been through
Acknowledges the challenges faced during the journey but asserts a determination to overcome them.
When my way was dark as night
Metaphorically describes a dark period, implying challenges or hardships on the journey.
Lord of love would shine his brightest light
References the guiding influence of love, providing light during difficult times.
When I was trying to get to you, oh baby
Reiterates the central theme of trying to reach the beloved amidst challenging circumstances.
Now I'm standing in his fool box
Describes the current location as a metaphorical "fool box" on a lonely highway, possibly emphasizing the challenges faced.
On a lonely dessert highway
Continues the description of the challenging environment, possibly emphasizing isolation.
And at 25 cents to get to you
Introduces a monetary aspect, suggesting a toll or cost associated with the journey.
No chance, no, no
Indicates a lack of opportunity or possibility due to financial constraints.
When my way was dark as night
Recalls the dark times on the journey, reiterating the role of love as a guiding light.
Lord of love would shine his brightest light
Restates the theme of love providing illumination during challenging moments.
When I was trying to get to you
Reiterates the challenging circumstances faced while attempting to reach the beloved.
Well I've been traveling over mountains
Concludes by restating the extensive journey over mountains, encapsulating the overall theme of persistent effort.
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