Anna Wise began her musical career with the band Sonnymoon, a collaboration with her and Dane Orr, who both met while studying at Berklee College of Music. She is part of the group Built To Fade alongside Dane Ferguson, Zoë Wick and Kno of CunninLynguists.
On The Highway
Anna Wise Lyrics
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where i’m headed has yet to show but it’s my way
and i know you’ll never leave
i know you’ll wait for me
coincided, i see it’s yours on the highway
where i’m headed has yet to show but it’s my way
took your guitar to our cliff the wind played our song
i could feel you in the mist you were singing along
smoked a joint in your name
vigil for the women lost
who couldn’t stand the pain
so you turned your life switch off
“i know you’ll wait for me
i know it’s meant for me”
coincided i see it’s yours on the highway
where i’m headed has yet to show but it’s my way
In the song "On The Highway" by Anna Wise, the lyrics convey a sense of personal journey and self-discovery. The phrase "coincided, i see it's yours on the highway" suggests that the singer has encountered someone or something that belongs to them on their path. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for encountering a significant person or experience that will shape their journey.
The next line, "where I'm headed has yet to show but it's my way," implies that the singer is uncertain about their destination but is determined to follow their own path regardless. This speaks to their independent spirit and refusal to conform to societal expectations or norms.
The repetition of the line "I know you'll never leave, I know you'll wait for me" suggests a sense of reassurance and comfort. It could be interpreted as the singer's inner voice or a supportive presence assuring them that they are not alone on their journey. This could symbolize a deep connection with someone or an inner belief in their own resilience and strength.
The following verse describes a specific moment shared with someone, where the singer takes a guitar to a cliff and feels the presence of this person in the mist. This could represent a fond memory or a strong emotional connection with someone who is no longer present. The mention of smoking a joint in their name and holding a vigil for women who have suffered reinforces the theme of remembrance and honoring those who have faced pain and hardship.
The final repetition of the phrase "coincided, I see it's yours on the highway, where I'm headed has yet to show but it's my way" serves as a concluding statement, emphasizing the singer's determination to forge their own path despite uncertainties and the presence of something or someone connected to them. It encapsulates a sense of independence, self-assurance, and a willingness to embrace the unknown as they continue their personal journey.
Line by Line Meaning
coincided, i see it’s yours on the highway
It happened by chance, I noticed that it belongs to you on the road
where i’m headed has yet to show but it’s my way
I don't know where I'm going yet, but I'm determined to go my own path
took your guitar to our cliff the wind played our song
I brought your guitar to our special spot, and the wind played a song that represents our connection
i could feel you in the mist you were singing along
I could sense your presence in the haze, and it felt like you were singing along with the music
smoked a joint in your name
I smoked a joint as a tribute to you
vigil for the women lost
I held a solemn observance for the women who have passed away
who couldn’t stand the pain
These women couldn't endure the pain they experienced
so you turned your life switch off
Because of the unbearable pain, you chose to end your own life
“i know you’ll wait for me
I believe that you will patiently wait for me
i know it’s meant for me”
Deep down, I know that this journey is meant for me
coincided i see it’s yours on the highway
By chance, I noticed that it belongs to you on the road
where i’m headed has yet to show but it’s my way
I still don't know where I'm going, but I'm determined to forge my own path
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: ANNA CHRISTINE WISE, DANE EMERSON ORR
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