Stubborn Heart
Journey of a Stubborn Heart: Shelby Lee Lowe's Soulful Quest
Lyrics
I know you want me to stay a little longer
The speaker acknowledges the desire for a longer stay.
Lay my head back down on your pillow
Expresses the idea of returning to intimacy, lying down on the pillow.
But I gotta go
Despite the desire to stay, the speaker feels the need to leave.
That lonesome highway song keeps a’callin’
Refers to a longing for the open road represented by a highway song.
Leading me on like a neon arrow
The highway song, like a neon arrow, guides and beckons the speaker forward.
Yeah that’s my road
Identifies the road as the speaker's chosen path.
You gotta be true to who you are
Emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself.
I was to born to burn and shine like a southern star
Affirms the speaker's intrinsic nature to shine like a southern star.
I’ll keep on drivin’ keep on fightin’ till this body falls apart
Commits to perseverance and fighting despite physical challenges.
Blame it on this stubborn heart
Attributes decisions and actions to a stubborn heart.
Nobody said it was gonna be easy
Acknowledges the difficulty of the journey.
Sometimes its feels like pullin’ a ton up an uphill track
Compares the struggle to pulling a heavy load uphill.
But I can deal with that
Expresses the speaker's ability to cope with the challenges.
They can say we’re never gonna make it
Anticipates skepticism about success but remains determined.
And one day I’ll just leave this town and never look back
Envisions leaving the current place without regrets.
Ah I come back
Despite leaving, the speaker expresses the possibility of returning.
You gotta be true to who you are
Reiterates the importance of authenticity.
I was to born to burn and shine like a southern star
Reaffirms the innate nature to shine brightly.
I’ll keep on drivin’ keep on fightin’ till this body falls apart
Commits to perseverance and fighting despite physical challenges (repeated from line 10).
Blame it on this stubborn heart
Blames decisions and actions on a stubborn heart (repeated from line 11).
You gotta be true to who you are
Reiterates the importance of authenticity (repeated from line 20).
Won’t stand down till the road runs out and I’m six feet under ground
Expresses determination to continue until the end.
You gotta be true to who you are
Reiterates the importance of authenticity (repeated from line 20).
I was to born to burn and shine like a southern star
Reaffirms the innate nature to shine brightly (repeated from line 21).
I’ll keep on drivin’ keep on fightin’ till this body falls apart
Commits to perseverance and fighting despite physical challenges (repeated from lines 10 and 22).
Blame it on this stubborn heart
Blames decisions and actions on a stubborn heart (repeated from lines 11 and 23).
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