Lyrics
15 miles and I'll be home
Expressing proximity to home, anticipation of returning.
I been a long time out here on my own
Acknowledging a prolonged period of solitude and independence.
Soon my troubles will be gone
Hopeful expectation that troubles will soon dissipate.
Until I have to move along
Acknowledging the transient nature of peace before having to move again.
And the heels of my boots are old and worn
Describing the physical wear on the boots from running in challenging conditions.
From runnin' in the shadow of the storm
Metaphorically running in the challenging and uncertain conditions of life.
Well I don't know but I've heard say
Referencing rumors or common beliefs about the inherent nature of a wanderer.
That a rambler is just built this way
Suggesting that being a wanderer is a natural trait beyond one's control.
Nothing he can do to hide
Emphasizing the inability to conceal the inner void.
All the emptiness down deep inside
Highlighting a deep-seated emptiness within the wanderer.
And it's been that way since I was born
Implying that the wanderer has always been destined for a nomadic lifestyle.
Always runnin' in the shadow of the storm
Continuing the theme of perpetual wandering in life's challenges.
Dark clouds rollin through them hills
Describing the atmospheric conditions with dark clouds in the hills.
Makes the moon shines through like a whiskey still
Comparing moonlight to a whiskey still, suggesting a rustic, solitary atmosphere.
Feel the rain come pouring down
Evoking the sensory experience of rain accompanied by distant thunder.
As the thunder makes that distant sound
Connecting external weather elements to inner emotions.
With nothing but a blanket to keep me warm
Highlighting the meager possessions and simplicity of the wanderer's life.
I'm just runnin' in the shadow of the storm
Reiterating the theme of navigating life's challenges.
Well, I got five dollars in my hand
Stating the amount of money in hand, indicating limited resources.
And you know I've been an honest man
Claiming honesty in the wanderer's actions and intentions.
Just searchin' for some love to send
Expressing a search for love and hope in the wanderer's journey.
And to lift my hopes every now and then
Desiring emotional upliftment from the quest for love.
But best to keep safe and away from harm
Emphasizing the need for caution and safety in the challenging environment.
When you're runnin' in the shadow of the storm
Reiterating the constant running in the face of life's challenges.
Cause I'm a stranger in this town
Emphasizing the wanderer's status as an outsider in the current location.
Where the lights are low and the music's loud
Describing the unfamiliar and possibly unwelcoming environment.
From another place, another time
Reflecting on a sense of displacement from another time and place.
Uneasy thoughts inside my mind
Indicating internal turmoil and unease in the wanderer's thoughts.
Don't get too close now, you've been warned
Warning against getting too close due to the perpetual challenges faced.
Cause I'm runnin in the shadow of the storm
Reaffirming the ongoing struggle in the shadow of life's storms.
Now hear that engine moan and wine
Describing the auditory experience of an engine and the wanderer's affinity with the highway.
And the highway is a friend of mine
Expressing a friendship with the road and the constant movement toward a brighter future.
Keeps me headed towards the light
Highlighting the guiding force of the highway toward a positive destination.
May the angels grant me second sight
Seeking divine intervention for insight and foresight on the journey.
And one day I may be reborn
Expressing hope for a transformative rebirth and an end to the perpetual struggle.
No more runnin' in the shadow of the storm
Concluding the theme of running from life's challenges with a hopeful future.
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