Dynamite

Explosive Revelations: Unveiling the Heartbreak in Son Volt's 'Dynamite'
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Lyrics

When the levee goes, the heart breaks away

Metaphorical reference to a breaking point, where emotions overflow.

The mind holds back, just loose dirt in pouring rain

The mind resists, but emotions are as vulnerable as loose dirt in heavy rain.

The truth is not free and everyone must pay the price

The truth comes with a cost, suggesting that honesty has consequences.


There were diamonds, there was gold in your eyes

Describing a past state of richness and depth in someone's eyes.

Now just silence and broken words on the side

Contrasting the past with present silence and fractured communication.

The journey is never done, and the way is long

Life's journey is ongoing, and challenges persist.


This love is like celebrating

Love is compared to a celebration, possibly hinting at its explosive nature.

4th of July with dynamite

Symbolic comparison of love to celebrating Independence Day with dynamite.

4th of July with dynamite

Repetition for emphasis on the explosive nature of love.


There is no right way

There is no definitive path, only one that preserves mental freedom.

Only the way that keeps your mind free

Emphasizing the importance of individual choices for mental liberation.

Every moment to count in the living judgment day

Encouraging mindfulness, suggesting that every moment matters.


Life to live shall not be a burden carried on shoulders

Life should not be a heavy burden, rejecting the idea of carrying unnecessary weight.

The long mystic trial, the dreams leave the dust

Reference to a challenging, mystical journey where dreams are left behind.

No blues are coming down this time

Optimistic declaration that no sadness will descend this time.


This love is like celebrating

Reiteration of love as a celebration, reinforcing its explosive nature.

4th of July with dynamite

Symbolizing love as a powerful force, akin to celebrating Independence Day.

4th of July with dynamite

Repetition for emphasis on the explosive nature of love.


This love is like celebrating

Reiteration of love as a celebration, emphasizing its explosive quality.

4th of July with dynamite

Symbolic comparison of love to celebrating Independence Day with dynamite.

4th of July with dynamite

Repetition for emphasis on the explosive nature of love.

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