Dan Takes Five
Riding the Broken Road: Dan Takes Five Unveils a Journey of Freedom and Redemption
Lyrics
Stuffed my heart in a bag slammed the back door
Emotionally closed off and leaving abruptly, symbolized by 'stuffing the heart in a bag' and leaving through the 'back door.'
If I get home it'd be a home no more
Expressing uncertainty about returning home, indicating that if they do return, the sense of 'home' will be lost due to the upheaval.
Took off runnin' in the middle of the night
Running away in the night without clear direction or purpose.
I was aimed for anything that felt half right
Seeking anything that feels even partially right, suggesting a search for comfort or belonging.
Look out baby I'm gone a little ride
Announcing departure for an uncertain journey.
I see my name written on the center line
Feeling a sense of destiny or inevitability about the journey, as if their fate is written in the road.
Moon looks good air is cool
Setting the scene with a pleasant atmosphere.
Every bone been broken in the golden rule
Experiencing hardship and pain but abiding by a moral code or principle ('golden rule').
Well I'm flyin' through Dothan with radio
Traveling through Dothan with the radio on, experiencing a connection to classic country music.
Taylor's ole time opry's playin' hank snow
Referencing the Taylor's Ole Time Opry playing Hank Snow's music, which resonates with the singer's emotions and experiences.
Sing's my nightmares in his song
Identifying with the pain expressed in a song, acknowledging shared experiences.
I say I'm with ya man I'm just movin' on
Expressing camaraderie with the singer of the song but also indicating a need to move forward.
Look out baby your wish came true
Noting the fulfillment of the partner's desire for freedom and possessions.
You got your freedom the house and the whole canoe
Contrasting possessions with necessities, emphasizing simplicity.
I got the things that I need
Stating having only essential items for the journey.
I took the car, my pride and three pairs of jeans
Taking personal belongings, indicating a sense of independence.
My brain is bleedin' got nails in my spine
Feeling mentally strained and physically hurt but refusing to be stopped by obstacles.
But I ain't gonna stop for that empty line
Not allowing obstacles to deter progress, symbolized by an 'empty line' on the road.
Radio's fadin' road's like a snake
Experiencing a challenging and winding road, likened to a snake.
It's two in the mornin' and I'm wide awake
Unable to sleep, continuing the journey at night.
Look out baby gates of Eden got closed
Recognizing closed opportunities ('gates of Eden') but noticing new possibilities in New Orleans.
But New Orlean's open see the pretty lights glow
Expressing a desire to immerse oneself in the vibrant and lively atmosphere of New Orleans.
I'm goin' in to get myself lost and found
Intending to get lost and rediscover oneself.
It didn't take too goddamn long to tear a good thing down
Reflecting on how quickly a good situation can deteriorate.
It may not be ideal but at least we're not running at the mouth
Reflecting on a flawed but quiet situation, appreciating the absence of arguments.
I-10 to San Anton' woke up and went south
Traveling towards San Antonio and then changing direction abruptly.
Fleeced at the border for thirty five and some change
Being charged a fee at the border but considering it a small cost compared to escaping emotional pain.
But that's a small price to pay runnin' from the pain
Accepting the price of leaving to escape emotional distress.
Look out baby I'm gone a little ride
Reiterating departure on an uncertain journey.
There's a brush fire on the highway gonna burn both sides
Referencing a chaotic situation ('brush fire') that might affect both sides of the journey.
Wish I could throw our sins in the flame and smoke
Expressing a desire to rid oneself of past mistakes and guilt.
I'll call you up if and when I reach hope
Indicating a possibility of reconnecting if hope is found on the journey.
Gone a little ride
Repeating the declaration of departure and being 'gone' multiple times, emphasizing the finality and determination in leaving.
Baby I'm gone
-I'm gone a little ride
-Baby I'm gone
-I'm gone a little ride
-I'm gone gone gone
-I'm gone a little ride
-I'm gone gone gone gone gone gone gone gone gone gone gone
-Gone gone gone gone gone gone gone gone
-And you can kiss it bye bye bye
Stating a definitive goodbye, signaling the end of the relationship or situation.
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