Saviorville
Journey to Saviorville: Tales of Longing and Liberation
Lyrics
Just off 95 there lies a black hole
Refers to a location off Interstate 95 described as a problematic or negative place.
If you don't drive by fast it'll swallow you whole
Suggests that not avoiding the mentioned place quickly may lead to negative consequences.
It used to be a mecca for granite and steel
Highlights the historical significance of the place, once known for granite and steel industries.
But all the Plymouths done rocked on down to Saviorville
Indicates that the prosperity has declined, and people have moved to a town named Saviorville.
It's hard being young, but it's harder being bored
Expresses the challenges of youth, emphasizing the difficulty of dealing with boredom.
And she was like a butterfly locked in a drawer
Uses metaphorical language to depict a woman feeling constrained or trapped.
Dying to know how the other half feels
Describes the woman's curiosity about a different lifestyle or experience.
And it's just twenty short miles down to Saviorville
Specifies the proximity of Saviorville, hinting at a solution or escape.
Where there's something to do
Highlights the appeal of Saviorville, suggesting there are activities available.
Someone to be
Implies the possibility of self-discovery or reinvention in Saviorville.
If only for the night
Suggests a temporary escape or transformation during the night.
You can run free
Encourages the idea of temporary freedom and self-expression in Saviorville.
Well she didn't want it all, she just wanted a taste
Expresses a desire for a small taste of something different rather than complete commitment.
But the bars back home didn't stay open so late
Notes the limitation of opportunities in the woman's hometown, especially in terms of nightlife.
Who knew the cost of a couple cheap thrills
Reflects on the unforeseen consequences of seeking excitement or thrills.
Was gonna be so high down in Saviorville
Emphasizes the high cost or negative outcomes of seeking excitement in Saviorville.
Where there's something to do
Reiterates the presence of activities or things to do in Saviorville.
Someone to be
Reiterates the idea of reinventing oneself or adopting a new identity in Saviorville.
If only for the night
Reiterates the temporary nature of the escape or transformation, confined to the night.
You can run free
Reiterates the concept of temporary freedom and self-expression during the night in Saviorville.
Well the butterfly flew a little too close to the sun
Uses the butterfly metaphor to describe a risky pursuit that ends in failure.
Trying to play a game that couldn't be won
Acknowledges the futility of engaging in an unwinnable game or endeavor.
Barely hung on the nine months until
Describes a challenging period before the narrator's birth, possibly related to the mother's experience in Saviorville.
I was born on the outskirts of Saviorville
Reveals the narrator's birthplace on the outskirts of Saviorville.
You can learn by example, you can learn by mistake
Conveys the idea of learning from both positive and negative experiences.
I know where I'm headed, but I'm going anyway
Expresses a sense of determination or inevitability in the narrator's journey, despite knowing the destination.
Guess we've all got holes that we can't fill
Suggests that everyone has unfulfillable desires or voids in their lives.
But you can't help but try down in Saviorville
Highlights the human tendency to strive for fulfillment or improvement, even in challenging circumstances.
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