Boulder to Birmingham
Journey of Love and Loss: Boulder to Birmingham Insights
Lyrics
I don't wanna hear a love song
The speaker doesn't want to hear a typical romantic love song.
I got on this airplane just to fly
They boarded a plane with a specific purpose, perhaps to distance themselves.
I know there's life below me
Awareness of life and existence below the airplane.
But all that you can show me
The limited view presented by the person they're addressing.
Is the prairie and the sky
All they can see from the airplane are open landscapes.
I don't wanna hear your sad story
The speaker doesn't want to hear a narrative of sadness from the person.
About heartache and desire
Stories about pain and longing are not desired.
The last time I felt like this
Reflecting on a previous emotional experience.
I was in the wilderness
Recalling a time of isolation and chaos.
And the canyon was on fire
A vivid memory of a canyon being engulfed in flames.
And I stood on the mountain, in the night
Personal experience of standing on a mountain at night.
And I watched it burn, I watched it burn
Witnessing a destructive event and its aftermath.
I would rock my soul in the bosom of Abraham
Expressing a desire for spiritual comfort and solace.
I would hold my life in his saving grace
Seeking redemption and guidance for life's challenges.
I would walk all the way from Boulder to Birmingham
Willingness to undertake a significant journey for the chance to see the person they miss.
If I thought I could see, I could see your face
Hoping to catch a glimpse of the person's face by making a symbolic journey.
Well you really got me this time
Admitting the impact the situation has had on them.
And the hardest part is knowing I'll survive
Understanding the challenge of moving forward despite the pain.
I have come to listen for the sound
Listening intently for a familiar sound, possibly seeking comfort.
Of the trucks as they move down
Noting the movement of vehicles on a specific highway.
Out on highway ninety five
Referencing a particular highway route.
And pretend that it's the ocean
Imagining the sound of traffic as the soothing rush of the ocean.
coming down to wash me clean, to wash me clean
Desiring a metaphorical cleansing or renewal.
Baby do you know what I mean
Asking if the other person understands the metaphorical meaning behind their words.
I would rock my soul in the bosom of Abraham
Reiterating the longing for spiritual comfort and peace.
I would hold my life in his saving grace
Restating the desire for redemption and guidance in life's challenges.
I would walk all the way from Boulder to Birmingham
Willingness to go to great lengths just to see the person they miss.
If I thought I could see, I could see your face
Reaffirming the willingness to undertake a challenging journey for a chance to see the person's face.
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