1979
1979 Lyrics

I was born on the highway
My life feels like it started in chaos or constant movement.

In a train wreck
My beginning was a traumatic event, but I survived.

With a heart that was beating
Despite the chaos around me, I had life and energy.

Outta my chest
My life felt like it was bursting out of me, overwhelming and intense.

So now I follow it around the world
I'm still searching for that energy and excitement, chasing it everywhere I go.

I can't keep up if I don't get it soon
If I don't find that excitement and purpose, I feel like I'll lose the energy and momentum I need to keep going.

I know I'll bleed until I drop
I'm willing to sacrifice everything to find what I'm looking for - even if it destroys me.

'Cause I want it all
My desire for meaning and purpose is all-consuming, and I won't settle for anything less.

I can't get enough
No matter how much I search or find, I still feel unfulfilled.

There's a darkness and a hollow
The world around me often feels empty and meaningless, despite the beauty and wonder I can see.

On the highway
This emptiness is especially present in the chaotic, ever-moving world I find myself in.

Every cross on the roadside
The tragedies and losses around me are a reminder of how fleeting and fragile life is.

Tells a story
Every life has a story to tell, but so many of them are cut short or end in tragedy.

The story never ends as long as we have
As long as there is life, there will be tragedy and loss, but also resilience and hope.

Blood and cuts
Life is often violent and painful, but even that can be a reminder of our own vitality and strength.

It ran off the track, 11/79, while the immigrants slept
Tragedy can strike at any time, even when we are most vulnerable and unprepared.

There wasn't much time
Tragedy often takes us by surprise and leaves us with little time to react or prepare.

The mayor came calling and got 'em outta bed
In times of crisis, leadership and quick action are essential to saving lives.

They packed up their families and headed up wind
In the face of danger, we do what we can to protect ourselves and those we love.

A poison cloud, a flaming sky
Tragedy can take many forms, but it often leaves behind destruction and chaos.

Two hundred thousand people and no one died
Even in the midst of tragedy, there can be moments of hope and resilience.

And all before the pocket dial
Tragedy often strikes suddenly and without warning, leaving us unable to communicate or reach out for help.

I keep searching and searching
My search for meaning and purpose is never-ending, and I'm willing to keep searching no matter how many times I come up empty.

Now I'm stranded, tied on the tracks
Sometimes, in the midst of our search for meaning, we can become immobilized or trapped by our own expectations.

There's no hero, there's no villain
The world is complex, and it's often impossible to ascribe good or evil to any one person or event.

There's nobody I can blame, the story's still the same
Ultimately, we are responsible for our own search for meaning, and no one else can provide us with the answers we need.

I'm never satisfied
Even when I achieve my goals or find moments of happiness, I always feel like there's something more I could be doing or experiencing.

It's a problem with my brain
My constant search for meaning may be a reflection of deeper issues within myself that I need to confront.

Can't get enough
Even though I know that my search for meaning may be endless, I still can't help but keep looking.

I can't get enough
No matter what I do or find, I never feel like I've truly satisfied my need for meaning and purpose.

Can't get enough
I will keep searching for meaning and purpose, no matter how many times I come up empty-handed.

I can't get enough
My search for meaning is an endless pursuit, and I'll keep chasing it no matter what.

Can't get enough
Even though I know that my search may never be satisfied, I can't help but keep looking for something more.

I can't get enough
My search for meaning is an obsession that will never be fully quenched, no matter how many times I try.