Nothing's Missing
Endless Roads: Embracing Life's Journey in 'Nothing's Missing'
Lyrics
Everybody says to take that train home and
Expressing the common advice to take a train home.
Aren't you tired of being alone
Questioning the fatigue of being alone.
Tell em I'll be on my way, and
Informing others about the decision to leave and go on a journey.
I'm gonna stay for a couple days
Planning to stay away for a few days.
But I know,
Recognition of a realization or truth.
I ain't ever goin' home
Declaring a permanent departure from the concept of home.
But I know,
Reiterating the determination not to return home.
I ain't ever goin' home
Reaffirming the decision to remain away from home.
My lonely feet they keep on movin'
Acknowledging continuous movement despite loneliness.
Even though I'm wondering what you're doin'
Expressing curiosity about the activities of someone significant.
The kind of life that you've been living
Reflecting on a life that appears ungenerous or unfulfilling.
Makes me feel like you've been less than giving
Suggesting disappointment in the perceived lack of generosity.
And I know,
Reiterating the commitment to not return home.
I ain't ever goin' home
Emphasizing the permanence of the decision not to return home.
But I know,
Reaffirming the strong resolve to stay away.
I ain't ever goin' home
Restating the intention to remain outside the concept of home.
Been wastin' time, gamblin' all night
Admitting to time wastage and late-night gambling.
My chips are down but the whiskey's just right
Acknowledging a negative situation but finding solace in whiskey.
She's gonna think that I've been slippin'
Anticipating a misinterpretation of actions by someone important.
But really, I'm just drinkin'
Clarifying that apparent negligence is actually a result of drinking.
And I know,
Reiterating the commitment to not return home.
I ain't ever goin' home
Emphasizing the permanence of the decision not to return home.
But I know,
Reaffirming the strong resolve to stay away.
I ain't ever goin' home
Restating the intention to remain outside the concept of home.
Then I think about where I'll be when
Contemplating the future when old age has set in.
Dusk has fallen and I'm an old man
Reflecting on aging and the passage of time.
I looked back to see what was missing
Looking back on life to identify what is missing.
And I was glad to see it wasn't a damn thing
Expressing contentment in realizing that nothing is missing.
And I know,
Reiterating the commitment to not return home.
I ain't ever goin' home
Emphasizing the permanence of the decision not to return home.
But I know,
Reaffirming the strong resolve to stay away.
I ain't ever goin' home
Restating the intention to remain outside the concept of home.
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