Until My Heart Grows Quiet
Journey of Echoes: Finding Silence Along Rivers and Highways
Lyrics
There’s a river that runs from the border of Canada
Refers to a river at the border of Canada, symbolizing the starting point or origin.
Down the east of Vermont, the west of New Hampshire
Describes the path of the river, emphasizing geographical locations in Vermont and New Hampshire.
Right through the center of a state that gave me a home
Highlights the significance of a state that provided a sense of belonging or home.
That river it runs through the City of Hartford
Mentions the river passing through the City of Hartford, adding a specific location to the narrative.
And if you follow it south you’ll find the place I was born
Indicates the birthplace, situated south along the river's course.
Right at its mouth where it rips into the Sound
Refers to the river's mouth, where it meets the Sound, possibly signifying a significant point of departure.
And I will follow that river every mile
Expresses a commitment to follow the river diligently, showcasing determination.
From the north as a woman, the south as a child
Symbolizes personal growth by associating different stages of life (woman, child) with the river's direction.
It taught me to carve my path through through the wild
Suggests learning resilience and adaptability from the river, navigating challenges in life.
And with it I’ll run, run, run until my heart grows quiet
Conveys a continuous pursuit, running alongside the river until achieving inner tranquility or a quiet heart.
There’s a highway that runs from New York to Boston
Introduces a highway connecting New York to Boston, introducing a parallel theme of life's journey.
And in a week this old car has driven it twice
Highlights the enduring nature of the journey, with repeated travels between the mentioned cities.
Through sun, sleet, and ice I’ve been on it all of my life
Reflects on facing various challenges and weather conditions throughout life's journey on the highway.
And I will follow that highway every mile
Reiterates commitment to follow the highway, counting exits as a metaphor for life's milestones.
Counting the exits since I was a child
Continues the theme of personal growth, learning to navigate life's path from a young age.
It taught me to carve my path through the wild
Draws parallels with the river's teachings, emphasizing resilience and the ability to carve one's path.
And with it I’ll run, run, run until my heart grows...
Repeats the determination to run until achieving inner peace or a quiet heart.
Quiet. Will ever grow quiet?
Ponders whether the heart will ever find quietness, introducing an element of uncertainty or longing.
I have followed that river every mile
Recalls following the river diligently, indicating a consistent journey throughout life.
Running from something since I was a child
Acknowledges a history of running from something, possibly representing personal struggles or challenges.
It brought me to you so I’ll stay here a while
Associates the river's journey with meeting someone significant, prompting a decision to stay for a while.
And with you I’ll run, run, run
Expresses a commitment to run alongside the mentioned person until finding inner peace.
With you I’ll run, run, run
Reiterates the commitment to run with the significant person, emphasizing unity and shared experiences.
With you I’ll run, run, run until my heart grows quiet
Concludes with a repeated commitment to run until achieving a quiet heart, reinforcing the central theme.
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