Nowhere Road
Walking the Endless Road: Life's Unending Journey
Lyrics
Oh, there's a road, in Oklahoma
Reflecting on a road in Oklahoma
Straighter than a preacher
Describing the road as straight, likening it to a preacher
Longer than a memory
Emphasizing the road's length, longer than a memory
And it goes, forever onward
Portraying the road as seemingly endless
He's been a good teacher
Acknowledging the road as a valuable teacher
For a lot of country boys like me
Connecting the road to a source of wisdom for country boys
I push that load, from here to someday
Expressing dedication to a journey, metaphorically pushing a load
I'll push as long as I'm alive
Committing to continue the journey as long as alive
But I don't know how long I'll last
Expressing uncertainty about the duration of the journey
'Cause it's just a road, it ain't no highway
Distinguishing the road from a highway, suggesting insignificance
I'm blowin' by the double five
Speeding past the speed limit, facing potential consequences
I know I'm going way too fast
Awareness of excessive speed, anticipating potential problems
I been down this road just searching' for the end
Reflecting on a repetitive journey, seeking an elusive end
It don't go nowhere, it just brings you back again
Describing the road as circular, not leading to a destination
Leaves you lonely and cold
Conveying a sense of isolation and coldness on the road
Standin' on the shoulder
Metaphorically standing on the road's side, contemplating
But you've come too far to go back home
Highlighting the difficulty of turning back after coming far
So you're walkin' on a nowhere road
Emphasizing the continued journey on a seemingly pointless road
Some folks say, if you keep rollin'
Exploring the idea of persistence, suggesting potential rewards
And you keep it on the yellow line
Advising to stay on course, following the road markings
It'll take you on the big highway
Imagining a transition to a larger, more significant path
But there's a toll to pay
Noting a cost or sacrifice associated with progress
If you're going
Stressing the need for determination when moving forward
The keeper at the gate is blind
Describing a gatekeeper at a metaphorical threshold
So you better be prepared to pay
Highlighting the importance of being prepared for challenges
I been down this road just searching' for the end
Reiterating the circular nature of the journey, seeking an end
It don't go nowhere, it just brings you back again
Emphasizing the road's lack of purpose, leading to repetition
Leaves you lonely and cold
Reiterating feelings of loneliness and coldness on the road
Standin' on the shoulder
Metaphorically standing on the road's side, contemplating again
But you've come too far to go back home
Underlining the challenge of returning home after progress
So you're walkin' on a nowhere road, hey
Summarizing the experience of walking on a purposeless road
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