There's a Rugged Road
Pioneering the Lonely Road: Shawn Colvin's Tale of Solitude and Hope
Lyrics
There's a rugged road on the prairie
There is a challenging and rough path on the prairie.
Stretchin' all across the last frontier
This path stretches across the last frontier.
There a stranger strives solitary
A stranger is striving alone on this path.
Blessed is the lonesome pioneer
Being alone is considered a blessing for the pioneer on this rugged road.
Roll on, roll on, roll on
Encouragement to continue moving forward.
Night birds are flyin'
Nocturnal birds are flying, possibly symbolizing challenges or hardships.
Come on, the light is gone
An invitation to keep going despite the fading light.
Hope's slowly dyin'
The hope is diminishing slowly.
Tell me how you come ridin' through
Asking about the journey and challenges faced.
Still surveyin' the miles yet to run
Continuously assessing the distance yet to be covered.
On the long and lonely road to kingdom come
Reference to the difficult journey towards an unknown destination.
She can blaze a trail, through the rumblin'
A woman can lead through difficult situations, but her light diminishes.
Dims her guiding light to just a spark
Her guiding light becomes faint, like a mere spark.
When the hour is low, she comes tumblin'
During challenging times, she falls.
When the moon is high she gives her heart
When circumstances are favorable, she gives her heart.
Roll on, roll on, roll on
Reiteration of the encouragement to keep moving forward.
Night birds are flyin'
Nocturnal birds are flying again, possibly symbolizing ongoing challenges.
Come on, the light is gone
Despite the fading light, the call to persevere remains.
Hope's slowly dyin'
Hope is diminishing gradually.
Tell me how you come ridin' through
Asking about the journey and challenges faced again.
Gainin' steady till this round is won
Gaining progress until the current round is completed.
On the long and lonely road to kingdom come
Reference to the arduous journey towards an unspecified destination.
People far below chasin' pleasures
People below are pursuing pleasures, while she remains above.
Offer her directions on the run
Others offer directions to her on the run.
Prophets on the path offer treasures
Prophets on the path offer treasures, possibly insights or wisdom.
Though she's mighty hungry she takes none
Despite being hungry, she refuses to accept any offered treasures.
Roll on, roll on, roll on
Repetition of the encouragement to keep moving forward.
Night birds are flyin'
Nocturnal birds are flying again, symbolizing ongoing challenges.
Come on, the light is gone
Despite the fading light, the call to persevere remains once more.
Hope's slowly dyin'
Hope is diminishing gradually once again.
Tell me how you come ridin' through
Asking about the journey and the blind faith followed.
Blindly faithful but followin' none
Blindly faithful but following no specific guidance.
On the long
Reference to the ongoing challenging journey.
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