Road To Nowhere
Caetano Veloso & David Byrne Lyrics
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But we don't know where we've been
And we know what we're knowin'
But we can't say what we've seen
And we're not little children
And we know what we want
And the future is certain
Give us time to work it out
We're on a road to nowhere
Come on inside
Takin' that ride to nowhere
We'll take that ride
I'm feelin' okay this mornin'
And you know,
We're on the road to paradise
Here we go, here we go
We're on a road to nowhere
We're on a road to nowhere
We're on a road to nowhere
Maybe you wonder where you are
I don't care
Here is where time is on our side
Take you there, take you there
We're on a road to nowhere
We're on a road to nowhere
We're on a road to nowhere
There's a city in my mind
Come along and take that ride
And it's all right, baby, it's all right
And it's very far away
But it's growing day by day
And it's all right, baby, it's all right
They can tell you what to do
But they'll make a fool of you
And it's all right, baby, it's all right
We're on a road to nowhere
The lyrics to Caetano Veloso & David Byrne's song, "Road to Nowhere," speak to the uncertainty and ambiguity of life, encapsulating the feeling of being lost yet hopeful. The first verse acknowledges that we have a sense of direction for the future, but we don't know how we got here or what exactly we have experienced. The lyrics suggest that despite our knowledge and ambition, we still need time to figure out how to make it all work out.
The chorus reminds us that we're all on this journey together. The road might not lead us to a specific destination, but it's the experience that's important. The second verse adds to this theme, saying that we don't need to worry about where we are or what we're doing because all the time in the world is ours to spend however we want. The lyrics encourage us to let go of our anxieties and just enjoy the ride.
"Road to Nowhere" is a song that speaks to the human experience of searching for meaning and purpose in an uncertain world. It emphasizes our shared experiences and encourages us to take risks and embrace the unknown. Ultimately, the song reminds us that even if we end up nowhere in particular, the journey is still something to treasure and celebrate.
Line by Line Meaning
Well we know where we're goin'
We have a destination in mind
But we don't know where we've been
We don't have a clear understanding of our past experiences
And we know what we're knowin'
We are confident in what we have learned
But we can't say what we've seen
We struggle to put our experiences into words
And we're not little children
We are mature and independent
And we know what we want
Our goals are clear
And the future is certain
We are confident in our future
Give us time to work it out
We need time to figure everything out
We're on a road to nowhere
We are heading towards an unknown destination
Come on inside
Join us on this journey
Takin' that ride to nowhere
We are embracing the journey with open minds
We'll take that ride
We are committed to the journey, wherever it may lead
I'm feelin' okay this mornin'
We are feeling content in the present moment
And you know,
We are confident in our destination
We're on the road to paradise
We are heading towards a place of happiness and contentment
Here we go, here we go
We are starting our journey with enthusiasm
Maybe you wonder where you are
You may be unsure of your current location
I don't care
We are not concerned with our current location
Here is where time is on our side
We have plenty of time to figure things out
Take you there, take you there
We can help guide you to our destination
There's a city in my mind
Our destination is a mental construct
Come along and take that ride
Join us on this journey towards our mental construct
And it's all right, baby, it's all right
Everything will be okay
And it's very far away
Our destination is distant
But it's growing day by day
Our mental construct is becoming clearer over time
They can tell you what to do
Others may try to control us
But they'll make a fool of you
We don't agree with their instructions and advice
And it's all right, baby, it's all right
We are confident in our decisions and path
We're on a road to nowhere
We are continuing towards our unknown destination
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS FRANTZ, DAVID BYRNE, JERRY HARRISON, TINA WEYMOUTH
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Nice. Very nice.