Detroit Tapes
Longing and Loss on Ohio's Roads
Lyrics
She left through the door so long ago
Expressing the departure of a person through a door a long time ago.
If she ever comes back I will never know
Uncertainty about the person's return and the consequent lack of knowledge.
Driving south down highways of Ohio
Describing a journey driving south on Ohio highways, possibly a metaphor for moving away.
I wanted to stay her gentleman
Expressing a desire to remain a respectful and caring companion.
Her broken soldier
Referring to oneself as a broken soldier, suggesting personal struggles or challenges.
There are vultures that you can't see
Alluding to hidden dangers or negative influences that are not immediately apparent.
She left through the door so long ago
Reiteration of the person's departure through a door in the past.
If she ever comes back I will never know
Reiterating the uncertainty surrounding the person's potential return.
Driving south down highways of Ohio
Repeating the theme of a journey, emphasizing the southward direction in Ohio.
I've spent decades waiting downtown
Expressing the passage of a significant amount of time waiting in a downtown location.
And most of my friends are gone now
Highlighting the loss of friends over time, possibly due to personal struggles.
They drowned at the bottom of the bottle
Referring to friends succumbing to the negative effects of alcohol, metaphorically at the bottom of the bottle.
There are vultures that you can't see
Reiteration of hidden dangers, symbolized by vultures that are not immediately visible.
And I'm wondering when they'll feast
Expressing anticipation or concern about when these hidden dangers will have an impact.
She left through the door so long ago
Repeating the narrative of the person leaving through a door a long time ago.
If she ever comes back I will never know
Reiterating the uncertainty regarding the person's potential return.
Driving south down highways of Ohio
Reemphasizing the journey, driving south on Ohio highways, as a recurring theme in the lyrics.
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