On Down the Road
Journey of Farewell: On Down the Road
Lyrics
I'm movin' to the other side of town
Expressing the decision to relocate to a different part of town.
It means I won't be seein' you around
Indicating that the move implies a separation, suggesting a break in the relationship.
It's just as well
Conveying a sense of acceptance or indifference towards the separation.
No time to dwell
Emphasizing the need to move forward without dwelling on the past.
Just to pack
Referring to the act of packing belongings for the move.
Takin' all of me, preparing for the change
Describing the emotional process of preparing oneself for a significant change.
And you're down the street, yet so far outta range
Highlighting physical distance and emotional detachment from the person.
Ever in my mind
Expressing that the person remains in the singer's thoughts.
Yet the wind behind my back
Suggesting encouragement from unseen forces to move forward.
Says forward son
Implying that there are tasks and challenges ahead on the journey.
There's so much to be done
Emphasizing the sense of responsibility and purpose in moving forward.
On down the road
Referring to the direction of the journey, metaphorically named "on down the road."
I'm bringin' only what I've room to keep
Limiting possessions to essentials due to limited space.
And I'm thinkin' that I may be doomed to sleep
Expressing a fear or expectation of troubled dreams related to the separation.
With tortured dreams
Referring to dreams that cause emotional pain or distress.
And could have beens
Reflecting on missed opportunities or potential regrets.
For awhile
Indicating a temporary state of reflection or contemplation.
And I leave behind a chest of shattered hopes
Leaving behind unfulfilled aspirations and shattered hopes.
In a grave where I will lay the battered ghost
Describing a symbolic resting place for lost dreams and failed attempts.
Of a hundred tries
Highlighting numerous unsuccessful endeavors for a love that ended.
For a love that died out in the cold
Describing the cold and harsh reality of a love that faded away.
And when the dirt's been packed
Emphasizing the finality of the decision, implying no possibility of reversal.
There's no turning back
Stressing the irreversible nature of the commitment to move forward.
It's on down the road
Reiterating the journey onward, using the metaphor of the road.
I'll raise my gaze to faces bright and new
Expressing optimism about encountering new people and experiences.
In places where I'll bear no sight of you
Acknowledging the absence of the person from the new chapter of life.
Maybe there I'll find
Expressing hope for finding new connections and relationships.
A pair of eyes that shine
Describing the desired qualities in potential new relationships.
The way that mine once glowed
Recalling the brightness and positivity of past interactions.
When I looked your way
Reflecting on the positive emotions experienced in the past with the person.
On a gloomy day
Recalling a specific memory from the past.
Somewhere back the road
Referencing a point in the past, possibly where the relationship began.
Yes I'm movin' to the other side of town
Repeating the decision to move to a different part of town.
It seems I won't be seein' you around
Reiterating the expectation of not encountering the person in the future.
Come end July
Expressing emotional difficulty associated with the impending departure.
It's gonna make me cry to go
Anticipating emotional pain or sorrow upon leaving at the end of July.
Not knowing when
Expressing uncertainty about when a future meeting with the person might occur.
We may meet again
Leaving the possibility of a future reunion open-ended.
On down the road
Reaffirming the continuation of the journey "on down the road."
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