Somewhere in Texas
The Raveonettes Lyrics
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Somewhere in Texas by the yellow sand
Somewhere in Texas I lost my man
Somewhere in Texas by the yellow sand
And how many times do I have to lose you
And how many times do I have to lose you
Before I realize
It's too late
A tornado I truly coming my way
A tornado is truly coming my way
It'll sweep the land
I think I'll stay
It'll sweep the land
I think I'll stay
Somewhere I lost my man
Somewhere in Texas by the yellow sand
The lyrics of The Raveonettes' song Somewhere in Texas express feelings of loss and uncertainty. The repetition of the line "Somewhere in Texas by the yellow sand" creates a sense of displacement and disorientation. The line "Somewhere in Texas I lost my man" suggests that the singer has lost a significant other, and it is unclear whether they will ever be reunited. The repeated question "And how many times do I have to lose you" suggests a sense of frustration and resignation.
The second verse introduces the idea of a tornado coming, adding another layer of uncertainty to the song's mood. The singer seems unsure whether to try to escape the storm or to stay put. The line "It'll sweep the land, I think I'll stay" suggests a sense of fatalism - whether or not the storm strikes, there is a feeling of being trapped or stuck. The final repetition of "Somewhere I lost my man" brings the song back to its central theme of feeling lost and adrift.
Overall, the lyrics of Somewhere in Texas create a haunting, dreamlike atmosphere. The sense of displacement and loss is palpable, and the repetition of certain phrases creates a feeling of uncertainty and ambiguity.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere in Texas by the yellow sand
The singer is reminiscing about a place in Texas where they lost their partner, surrounded by yellow sand.
Somewhere in Texas by the yellow sand
The singer repeats the opening line to reinforce the setting of the memory.
Somewhere in Texas I lost my man
The singer confirms that they did indeed lose their partner in Texas.
Somewhere in Texas by the yellow sand
The song concludes with a repetition of the opening line, emphasizing the location of the lost love.
And how many times do I have to lose you
The artist questions the frequency of their heartbreak and loss.
Before I realize
The singer suggests that they cannot recognize the inevitability of losing their partner.
It's too late
The singer realizes that they have already lost their partner and cannot prevent it.
A tornado is truly coming my way
The artist introduces a metaphorical storm, representing the devastation of their lost love.
It'll sweep the land
The storm will cause significant damage to the artist's emotional state.
I think I'll stay
The artist decides to remain in the storm's path and face their emotional turmoil head-on.
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Written by: Sune Rose Wagner
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