The Sound
Chasing Dreams: A Melody of Resilience and Passion
Lyrics
At 12 years old I had my first pre owned guitar, dreaming one day I'd be a star
Reflects on the speaker's early passion for music, starting with a pre-owned guitar at the age of 12 and the dream of becoming a star.
And I almost fell out when I heard Waylon sing about, being lonesome and mean
Expresses the impact of hearing Waylon sing about loneliness and being mean, suggesting a profound influence on the speaker.
A few years later I'm in my own band, playing music with my friends
Indicates a progression in the speaker's musical journey, forming a band with friends.
And I'm sure I would have told you then, I'm gonna do this til I'm dead
Confirms the speaker's commitment to music, intending to pursue it until death.
Now the sun's shining thru the blinds, last night still on my mind
Describes a moment of reflection, with the sun shining through the blinds, and the impact of the previous night still lingering.
People try to tell me son, go out and get a job
Portrays external pressure to get a job, possibly conflicting with the speaker's musical aspirations.
But there aint much that I've found, that can drown out the sound
Emphasizes the difficulty of finding anything that can drown out the sound of the speaker's passion for music.
Yeah there aint much that I've found, that can drown out the sound
Reiterates the challenge of finding something that can silence the inner calling for music.
Playing dives and honky tonks, worried wives don't you know
Describes the experience of playing in dive bars and honky tonks, highlighting the challenges faced by the speaker.
Sleepless nights out on the road, Where we are nobody knows
References sleepless nights on the road, emphasizing the uncertainty and anonymity of the speaker's musical journey.
Now the sun's shining thru the blinds, last night still on my mind
Recalls the lingering impact of the previous night, further underlining the dedication to music.
People try to tell me son, go out and get a job
Repeats the external pressure to get a job, suggesting societal expectations conflicting with the speaker's artistic pursuit.
But there aint much that I've found, that can drown out the sound
Reiterates the difficulty of finding anything that can drown out the sound of the speaker's musical passion.
Yeah there aint much that I've found, that can drown out the sound
Emphasizes the ongoing struggle to silence the inner calling for music.
Sometimes it's a tough road we're on, and the money comes and goes
Acknowledges the challenges of the musical journey, including financial instability.
But there aint nothing I'd rather do, playing music with my crew
Expresses the speaker's unwavering commitment to playing music with their crew despite the hardships.
Now the sun's shining thru the blinds, last night still on my mind
Repeats the image of the sun shining through the blinds, symbolizing a new day, with the impact of the previous night still present.
People try to tell me son, go out and get a job
Restates the external pressure to find a job, indicating the persistent societal expectation.
But there aint much that I've found, that can drown out the sound
Reiterates the difficulty of finding anything that can drown out the sound of the speaker's passion for music.
Yeah there aint much that I've found, that can drown out the sound
Emphasizes the ongoing challenge of silencing the inner calling for music despite external pressures.
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