Somewhere Down The Road
Brandon October Lyrics
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Guess I always knew inside
I wouldn't have you for a long time
Those dreams of yours, are shining on distant shores
And if they're calling you away, I have no right to make you stay
But somewhere down the road (Somewhere)
Our roads are gonna cross againIt doesn't really matter when
Somewhere down the road (Somewhere)
I know that heart of yours will come to see
That you belong
With me
And sometimes goodbyes are not forever
It doesn't matter if you're gone
I still believe in us together
And I understand, much more than you think I can
You have to go out on your own
So you can find your way back home
But somewhere down the road (Somewhere)
Our roads are gonna cross again
It doesn't really matter when
Somewhere down the road (Somewhere)
I know that heart of yours will come to see
That you belong
With me
Letting go
Is just another way to say
I'll always love you so, so
We had the right love, at the wrong timeMaybe we've only just begun
Maybe the best is yet to come
And somewhere down the road (Somewhere)
Our roads are gonna cross again
It doesn't really matter when
And somewhere down the road (Somewhere)
I know that heart of yours will come to see
That you belong (You belong)
With me
At its core, Somewhere Down The Road is a song about love that cannot exist in the present, but which the singer hopes will eventually be rekindled in the future. The lyrics describe a shared love that couldn't be sustained "at the wrong time," and the pain of letting go of someone who is being called towards a different path in life. However, the singer remains optimistic that their roads will cross again someday, and that the person they are singing to will recognize that they belong together. The refrain of the song ("somewhere down the road") reflects this hope, that even if things can't work out right now, there is still the possibility for a future reunion.
Throughout the song, the singer grapples with the difficulty of saying goodbye, of letting someone they love pursue their own path even when it means being apart. The lyrics acknowledge the pain of separation and the uncertainty of the future, but ultimately conclude that love will endure. The line "letting go is just another way to say I'll always love you so" speaks to this sentiment, emphasizing that even if the singer cannot hold onto this person right now, their love will remain constant.
Interestingly, the song's lyrics were not written by Brandon October himself, but rather by a songwriter named Richard Carpenter (of The Carpenters fame). The song was later covered by other artists, including Christian Bautista and Nina Girado, and has become a popular choice for weddings and other romantic occasions. The song's enduring popularity is a testament to its universal themes of love, loss, and hopes for the future.
Ultimately, Somewhere Down The Road is a poignant and heartfelt expression of love and longing, touching on the ways that relationships can wax and wane over time, but that true love will always find a way back together.
Line by Line Meaning
We had the right love at the wrong time
Our love was genuine and true, however, the timing of our relationship was not ideal which prevented us from being together.
Guess I always knew inside
Deep down, I always had a feeling that our love would face challenges due to unfavorable circumstances.
I wouldn't have you for a long time
I realized that our time together would be limited and that our relationship would be cut short.
Those dreams of yours, are shining on distant shores
I understand that you have aspirations and goals that you want to pursue, even if it means leaving me and going elsewhere.
And if they're calling you away, I have no right to make you stay
I cannot force you to change your plans or abandon your dreams just for me, especially if it means sacrificing your own happiness and fulfillment.
But somewhere down the road (Somewhere)
Despite our current situation and the uncertainties of the future, I still have hope that our paths will cross again at some point in time.
Our roads are gonna cross again
I believe that fate or destiny will bring us back together and that we will have another chance to pursue our love.
It doesn't really matter when
The exact timing of our reunion is insignificant because what truly matters is that we find our way back to each other.
I know that heart of yours will come to see
I am confident that you will eventually realize that we are meant to be together and that your heart will lead you back to me.
That you belong
With me
I firmly believe that we are meant to be together and that you belong by my side as my partner and my soulmate.
And sometimes goodbyes are not forever
Although we may have parted ways, it does not mean that our separation is permanent or that our love is over.
It doesn't matter if you're gone
Even if you are physically away from me, my love for you remains strong and unwavering.
I still believe in us together
I have faith in our love and in our future together, despite the obstacles and challenges we may face.
And I understand, much more than you think I can
I am aware of the complexities and difficulties of our situation and I empathize with your struggles and your decisions.
You have to go out on your own
You need to embark on your own journey, discover yourself, and pursue your own goals and dreams, even if it means being apart from me.
So you can find your way back home
I hope that your journey and experiences will lead you back home to me and to our love.
Letting go
Is just another way to say
I'll always love you so, so
Although I may have to let go of you for now, it does not mean that I will stop loving you. My love for you will remain constant and unchanging.
Maybe we've only just begun
Perhaps our love story is far from over and that we still have a lot to experience and explore together.
Maybe the best is yet to come
It is possible that the best moments and memories of our love are yet to be created and that our future holds great promise and potential.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION
Written by: Cynthia Weil, Tom Snow
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