End of the Land
Journey to Tranquility: Van Morrison's End of the Land
Lyrics
When too many demands have destroyed all my plans
Feeling overwhelmed as too many demands have disrupted plans.
Going down to end of the land
Intention to travel to a symbolic place, possibly seeking resolution or solace.
If I have to drive all night just to feel all right
Willing to endure hardship, like driving all night, to find a sense of well-being.
Going down to the end of the land
Reiterating the desire to reach the symbolic "end of the land."
When it gets out of hand and I fail to agree
Expressing frustration and a failure to find agreement.
Just what's in it for me?
Raising the question of personal gain or benefit in difficult situations.
Going down to the sea
Shifting focus to the sea, possibly a metaphor for reflection or renewal.
Then I've got to run towards the setting sun
A determination to move forward, suggested by running towards the setting sun.
Going down to the end of the land
Reaffirmation of the intent to reach the symbolic destination.
When it gets out of hand and I beg to disagree
Facing challenges and expressing disagreement.
Just what's in it for me?
Questioning personal motives in the face of adversity.
Get back down to the sea
Returning focus to the sea, reinforcing the theme of introspection.
And then I've got to run to the setting sun
Continuing the metaphor of running toward the setting sun as a symbol of progress.
Going down to the end of the land
Reiteration of the commitment to reach the symbolic "end of the land."
If I've got to drive all night till the morning light
Willingness to endure hardship through the night, emphasizing commitment.
I'm going down to the end of the land
Reaffirmation of the determination to reach the symbolic destination.
Ba da da da da, ba da da da da da
Non-lexical vocalizations suggesting a rhythmic or melodic element.
Going down, going down, going down to the end of the land
Reiteration of the intent to go to the symbolic "end of the land."
Ba da da da da, ba da da da da
Non-lexical vocalizations, possibly emphasizing the journey's significance.
Going down to the end of the land
Final confirmation of the commitment to reach the symbolic destination.
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