Tryin' to Get to You

Journey of Love: Roy Orbison's Quest to Reach the Heart
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Lyrics

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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