Creosote

Journey through Changing Horizons: Son Volt's 'Creosote' Meaning
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Passing under barren skies

Passing through desolate or unproductive circumstances

Waiting for our worlds to collide, and there you are

Anticipating the convergence of different worlds or lives, finding someone

All alone

Isolated or solitary

Feeling bad

Experiencing sadness or remorse


Interstate movin' again

Traveling on a highway, possibly metaphorical, representing life's journey

Barrel through thick and thin, side by side

Enduring challenges together, enduring difficulties side by side

To survive like creosote

To persevere and endure like the hardy desert plant "creosote"


Born under a widespread changes

Being born amidst significant changes in surroundings or circumstances

The search for higher reason

Seeking a deeper purpose or meaning in life

Learning the ropes okay

Getting familiar with things, learning the ways of the world

But fate just runs you around

Feeling like destiny or circumstances control one's life


Born under a widespread changes

Similar to line 10, being born amidst significant changes

The search for higher reason

Continuing the pursuit of a higher purpose or meaning

Learning the ropes okay

Still learning how to navigate life's challenges

But fate just runs you around

Despite efforts, feeling like circumstances control one's destiny


From Memphis to New Orleans

Traveling from one place to another, possibly metaphorically

In and out of railroad dreams, you're out there

Experiencing dreams or aspirations related to the railroad, a symbol of journey or progress

In scenes

Being present in various situations or scenarios

Passing by

Moving past or through different experiences


Everyone faces what they deserve

Confronting the consequences or outcomes based on one's actions

Carousel to claim or curse, sticking around

Life being akin to a revolving cycle of fortune or misfortune

At least

Staying present despite the ups and downs of life

For the ride

Sticking around for the experiences, both good and bad


Born under a widespread changes

Reiterating the theme of being born amidst significant changes

The search for higher reason

Continuing the quest for a deeper meaning or purpose in life

Learning the ropes okay

Still learning how to navigate life's challenges, similar to line 17

But fate just runs you around

Feeling like circumstances or fate control one's life, akin to line 13 and 18

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